ở ra nước ngoài ngoài trời 
abroad 
He learns. ☊ 
Anh ấy học. ☊ Basics 1 I study. ☊ Tôi học. ☊ Basics 1 The girl wants to study. ☊ Cô gái muốn học. ☊ Basics 1 You read the newspaper / newspaper ☊ Các bạn đọc báo. ☊ Basics 2 We practice reading. ☊ Chúng tôi tập đọc. ☊ Basics 2 We read magazines. ☊ Chúng tôi đọc tạp chí. ☊ Basics 2 I study Vietnamese. ☊ Tôi học tiếng Việt. ☊ Common Phrases I read my book. ☊ Tôi đọc cuốn sách của mình. ☊ Classifiers 1 Do you study Vietnamese the first time? ☊ Bạn học tiếng Việt lần đầu tiên hả? ☊ When do you study Vietnamese? ☊ Bạn học tiếng Việt khi nào? ☊ Questions 1 When does he read the newspaper? ☊ Anh ấy đọc báo khi nào? ☊ Questions 1 Why do you study Vietnamese? ☊ Vì sao bạn học tiếng Việt? ☊ Questions 1 I learn (how) to cook. ☊ Tôi học nấu ăn. ☊ Verbs 1 I go to school. ☊ Tôi đi học. ☊ Verbs 1 When do you start to study Vietnamese? ☊ Bạn bắt đầu học tiếng Việt khi nào? ☊ Verbs 1 The little boy sits and reads a book. ☊ Cậu bé ngồi đọc sách. ☊ Verbs 1 He reads the important newspapers. ☊ Anh ấy đọc những tờ báo quan trọng. ☊ Adjectives 1 The elephant reads a positive book. ☊ Con voi đọc một quyển sách tích cực. ☊ Adjectives 1 She cooks while she reads. ☊ Cô ấy nấu ăn trong khi đọc. ☊ Conjunctions I learn Vietnamese because I like Vietnamese women. ☊ Tôi học tiếng Việt bởi vì tôi thích phụ nữ Việt Nam. ☊ Conjunctions I buy a newspaper in order to read. ☊ Tôi mua một tờ báo để đọc. ☊ Conjunctions I buy the book to read. ☊ Tôi mua quyển sách để đọc. ☊ Conjunctions I am reading a book now. ☊ Hiện tại tôi đang đọc một quyển sách. ☊ Continuous At this moment, we are learning Vietnamese. ☊ Vào lúc này, chúng tôi đang học tiếng Việt. ☊ Continuous student ☊ học sinh ☊ Jobs 1 scientist ☊ nhà khoa học ☊ Jobs 1 We are not mathematicians. ☊ Chúng tôi không phải là các nhà toán học. ☊ Jobs 1 mathematician ☊ nhà toán học ☊ Jobs 1 Who wants to be a mathematician? (= become) ☊ Ai muốn trở thành một nhà toán học? ☊ Jobs 1 (The) scientists are very patient. ☊ Các nhà khoa học rất kiên nhẫn. ☊ Jobs 1 The scientists work with the mathematicians. ☊ Các nhà khoa học làm việc với các nhà toán học. ☊ Jobs 1 They are about to learn Dutch. ☊ Họ sắp học tiếng Hà Lan. ☊ Future She is a diligent student. ☊ Cô ấy là một học sinh chăm chỉ. ☊ Adjectives 1.5 The mathematician wears glasses before working. ☊ Nhà toán học mang kính trước khi làm việc. ☊ Objects 2 In addition, this scientist is American. ☊ Hơn nữa, nhà khoa học này là người Mỹ. ☊ Conjunctions 2 Today we go to school together. ☊ Hôm nay, chúng tôi đi học cùng nhau. ☊ Adverbs Two students are sitting at the bus stop. ☊ Hai học sinh đang ngồi ở trạm xe buýt. ☊ Places They are learning Turkish ☊ Họ đang học tiếng Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. ☊ Countries 2 I want to study in Thailand. ☊ Tôi muốn học ở Thái Lan. ☊ Countries 2 The child used to learn English. ☊ Đứa trẻ đã từng học tiếng Anh. ☊ Past The elephant learns to fly. ☊ Con voi học bay. ☊ Verbs 3 I hope that he continues to study German. ☊ Tôi hy vọng là anh ấy tiếp tục học tiếng Đức. ☊ Verbs 3 My parents want me to spend time studying English. ☊ Bố mẹ của tôi muốn tôi dành thời gian học tiếng Anh. ☊ Verbs 3 He hates going to school. ☊ Anh ấy ghét đi học. ☊ Verbs 3 The scientists create the new computer. ☊ Những nhà khoa học tạo ra chiếc máy tính mới. ☊ Verbs 3 I will study when September ends. ☊ Tôi sẽ học khi tháng chín kết thúc. ☊ Verbs 3 This book is read by me. ☊ Quyển sách này được đọc bởi tôi. ☊ Passive your class ☊ Lớp học của bạn ☊ Education class ☊ lớp học ☊ Education Do you like this course? ☊ Bạn có thích khoá học này không? ☊ Education course ☊ khoá học ☊ Education The students are writing notes. ☊ Những học sinh đang viết những ghi chú. ☊ Education Who will give him a scholarship? ☊ Ai sẽ cho anh ấy một học bổng? ☊ Education scholarship ☊ học bổng ☊ Education Reading books gives us knowledge. ☊ Việc đọc sách cho chúng tôi kiến thức. ☊ Education The students are researching about the animals. ☊ Những học sinh đang nghiên cứu về các động vật. ☊ Education We use the knowledge from this course to write a report. ☊ Chúng tôi dùng kiến thức từ khoá học này để viết một báo cáo. ☊ Education The child wants to study at the university. ☊ Đứa trẻ muốn học đại học. ☊ Education university ☊ đại học ☊ Education Today I have three lectures at two universities. ☊ Hôm nay, tôi có ba bài giảng tại hai đại học. ☊ Education She wants to study Vietnamese by herself. ☊ Cô ấy muốn tự mình học tiếng Việt. ☊ Common Phrases 3 The little boy tries to learn everything. ☊ Cậu bé cố gắng học mọi thứ. ☊ Determiners That scientist returned as a hero. ☊ Nhà khoa học đó trở lại như một anh hùng. ☊ People This course has many levels. ☊ Khoá học này có nhiều cấp độ. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 He will join the course if his wife agrees. ☊ Anh ấy sẽ tham gia khoá học nếu vợ của anh ấy đồng ý. ☊ Verbs 4 He is studying at a private university. ☊ Anh ấy đang học ở một trường đại học tư nhân. ☊ Adjectives 2 She studies economics. ☊ Cô ấy học kinh tế. ☊ Politics They want to develop university education. ☊ Họ muốn phát triển giáo dục đại học. ☊ Politics You need a smart strategy to study a language. ☊ Bạn cần một chiến lược thông minh để học một ngôn ngữ. ☊ Politics I receive a scholarship, because my father is a politician. ☊ Tôi nhận được học bổng vì bố của tôi là một chính trị gia. ☊ Politics The students are playing sports. ☊ Các học sinh đang chơi thể thao. ☊ Sports literature ☊ văn học ☊ Arts This university has an international research institute. ☊ Đại học này có một viện nghiên cứu quốc tế. ☊ Classifiers 2 The literary career of that author has a big influence. ☊ Sự nghiệp văn học của tác giả đó có một ảnh hưởng lớn. ☊ Jobs 2 He is a young historian. ☊ Anh ấy là một nhà sử học trẻ. ☊ Jobs 2 The historian is reading an information about a scholarship. ☊ Nhà sử học đang đọc thông tin về một học bổng. ☊ Jobs 2 historian ☊ nhà sử học ☊ Jobs 2 the poet and the philosopher ☊ Nhà thơ và nhà triết học ☊ Jobs 2 philosopher ☊ nhà triết học ☊ Jobs 2 science ☊ khoa học ☊ Science When does this scientific project start? ☊ Khi nào dự án khoa học này bắt đầu? ☊ Science scientific project ☊ dự án khoa học ☊ Science What is the scientific method? ☊ Phương pháp khoa học là gì? ☊ Science scientific method ☊ Phương pháp khoa học ☊ Science The scientist experiments with a sample. ☊ Nhà khoa học thí nghiệm với một mẫu vật. ☊ Science I hate math. ☊ Tôi ghét học môn toán. ☊ Science Smart people usually study math well. ☊ Những người thông minh thường xuyên học môn toán tốt. ☊ Science Philosophy is called the science of the sciences. ☊ Môn triết học được gọi là môn khoa học của các môn khoa học. ☊ Science philosophy ☊ Môn triết học ☊ Science philosophy ☊ triết học ☊ Science This book is about biology. ☊ Quyển sách này là về sinh học. ☊ Science biology ☊ sinh học ☊ Science Do you like to study geography? ☊ Bạn thích học môn địa lý không? ☊ Science This is my chemistry teacher. ☊ Đây là giáo viên môn hoá học của tôi. ☊ Science chemistry ☊ môn hoá học ☊ Science chemistry ☊ hoá học ☊ Science How to dcrease the number of students? ☊ Làm thế nào để giảm số lượng học sinh? ☊ Science The professor is teaching Quantum Mechanics. ☊ Giáo sư đang dạy cơ học lượng tử. ☊ Science Quantum Mechanics ☊ cơ học lượng tử ☊ Science The teacher tells the students about the globalization. ☊ Giáo viên nói cho những học sinh về sự toàn cầu hoá. ☊ Economics Does your school teach astronomy? ☊ Trường của bạn dạy thiên văn họckhông? ☊ Astronomy astronomy ☊ thiên văn học ☊ Astronomy My father studied at Hue University. ☊ Bố của tôi đã học tại đại học Huế. ☊ History Before sleeping, I like to read an ancient legend. ☊ Trước khi ngủ, tôi thích đọc một truyền thuyết cổ. ☊ History We read the tale of Kieu. ☊ Chúng tôi đọc truyện Kiều. ☊ History The students are developing social skills. ☊ Những học sinh đang phát triển các kỹ năng xã hội. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Our most powerful weapon is literature. ☊ Vũ khí mạnh mẽ nhất của chúngtôi là văn học. ☊ Military While the students are standing in the square, the tanks enter. After that ☊ Trong khi những học sinh đang đứngtrong quảng trường, những chiếc xetăng đi vào. Sau đó, không có gì ☊ Military I am not superstitious, but I believe science can explain the existence of ☊ Tôi không mê tín nhưng tôi tin khoa học có thể giải thích sự tồn tại của ma. ☊ Paranormality The scientist speaks sedately. ☊ Nhà khoa học nói một cách dõng dạc. ☊ Reduplicative Words I can read, read , read sedately. ☊ Tôi có thể đọc, đọc, đọc một cách dõng dạc. ☊ Reduplicative Words My studying is unfinished, I cannot go swimming. ☊ Việc học của tôi đang dang dở, tôi không thể đi bơi. ☊ Reduplicative Words like: ọc → →
to feel flatulence in one's stomache ☊ bụng ọc ạch ☊ 
später ☊ sau, chốc nữa, chút nữa ☊ 
以后 ☊ yǐhòu ich wurde geboren ☊ tôi được sinh ra ☊ 我出生 ☊ wǒ chūshēng Deutschland ☊ Nước Đức ☊ 德国 ☊ Déguó China ☊ Trung Quốc ☊ 中国 ☊ Zhōngguó lesen ☊ đọc ☊ 阅读 ☊ yuèdú lernen ☊ học ☊ 学习 ☊ xuéxí lernen ☊ học ☊ 学习 ☊ xuéxí herein kommen ☊ vào, tiến vào, bước vào ☊ 进来 ☊ jìnlái sich kümmern um ☊ chăm sóc, quan tâm ☊ 照顾 ☊ zhàogù lernen ☊ học ☊ 学习 ☊ xuéxí lernen ☊ học ☊ 学习 ☊ xuéxí letztes ☊ lần trước ☊ 最后的 ☊ zuìhòu de rauchen ☊ hút thuốc ☊ 吸烟 ☊ xīyān nicht dürfen ☊ không được phép ☊ 不允许 ☊ bù yǔnxǔ mager ☊ gầy, hốc hác ☊ 廋的 ☊ shòu de amerikanisch ☊ thuộc Hoa Kì, mĩ (tính từ) ☊ 美国的 ☊ Měiguó dē England ☊ nước Anh ☊ 英格兰 ☊ Yīnggélán französisch ☊ thuộc về nước Pháp ☊ 法国的 ☊ Fǎguó de Frankreich ☊ nước Pháp ☊ 法国 ☊ Fǎguó Griechenland ☊ nước Hi Lạp ☊ 希腊 ☊ Xīlà italienisch ☊ thuộc về Ý ☊ 意大利的 ☊ Yìdàlì de Italien ☊ nước Ý ☊ 意大利 ☊ Yìdàlì österreichisch ☊ thuộc về Áo ☊ 奥地利的 ☊ Àodìlì de Österreich ☊ nước Áo ☊ 奥地利 ☊ Àodìlì Portugal ☊ nước Bồ Đào Nha ☊ 葡萄牙 ☊ Pútáoyá Russland ☊ nước Nga ☊ 俄罗斯 ☊ Éluósī schweizerisch ☊ thuộc về Thụy Sĩ ☊ 瑞士的 ☊ Ruìshì de Schweiz ☊ nước Thụy Sĩ ☊ 瑞士 ☊ Ruìshì Spanien ☊ nước Tây Ban Nha ☊ 西班牙 ☊ Xībānyá dumm ☊ ngu ngốc ☊ 笨的 ☊ bèn de dumm ☊ ngu,ngốc ☊ 笨的 ☊ bèn de dumm ☊ ngu ngốc ☊ 笨的 ☊ bèn de dumm ☊ ngu,ngốc ☊ 笨的 ☊ bèn de weinen ☊ khóc ☊ 哭 ☊ kū schockiert ☊ bị sốc ☊ 吃惊的 ☊ chījīng de reservieren ☊ đặt trước ☊ 预定 ☊ yùdìng Indien ☊ nước Ấn Độ ☊ 印度 ☊ Yìndù hellhäutig ☊ nước da trắng, nước da sáng ☊ 浅肤色的 ☊ qiǎn fūsé de dunkelhaarig ☊ tóc màu tối ☊ 黑发的 ☊ hēifà de blond ☊ tóc vàng hung ☊ 金色的 ☊ jīn sè de dramatisch ☊ căng thắng, thuộc về kịch, có tính kịch ☊ 戏剧性的 ☊ xìjùxìng de um die Ecke ☊ ở góc phố ☊ 街角周围 ☊ jiējiǎo zhōuwéi einen Termin vereinbaren ☊ thống nhất một cuộc hẹn ☊ 商定一个时间 ☊ shāng dìng yí gè shí jiān betreten ☊ bước vào ☊ 走进 ☊ zǒu jìn ein Haus betreten ☊ bước vào nhà ☊ 走进一幢房子 ☊ zǒu jìn yí zhuàng fáng zi gegen ☊ ngược lại ☊ 反对 ☊ fǎn duì unverzichtbar ☊ không thể từ chối được ☊ 必不可缺的 ☊ bì bù kě quē de klimatisiert ☊ Đã được điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ 安空调的 ☊ ān kōng tiáo de intensiv ☊ cường độ lớn, cấp tốc ☊ 紧凑的 ☊ jǐn còu de etwas auswendig lernen ☊ học thuộc cái gì ☊ 记住 ☊ jì zhù essbar ☊ Ăn được ☊ 能吃的 ☊ néng chī de verschimmelt ☊ bị mốc, lên men ☊ 发霉的 ☊ fā méi de anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ 费力的 ☊ fèi lì de steil ☊ dốc ☊ 陡峭 ☊ dǒu qiào unsichtbar ☊ không thấy được ☊ 看不见的 ☊ kàn bú jiàn de vorwärts ☊ trước, về phía trước ☊ 前进 ☊ qián jìn jemanden pflegen ☊ chăm sóc ai ☊ 照顾某人 ☊ zhào gù mǒu rén studieren ☊ học, nghiên cứu ☊ 学习 ☊ xué xí mangelhaft ☊ thiếu sót, nhược điểm ☊ 有缺陷的 ☊ yǒu quē xiàn de jemanden erreichen ☊ gọi được ai ☊ 联系某人 ☊ lián xì mǒu rén gehören ☊ thuộc về ☊ 属于 ☊ shǔ yú abhängig ☊ lệ thuộc ☊ 依赖 ☊ yī lài unabhängig ☊ Độc lập ☊ 独立 ☊ dú lì unerträglich ☊ không thể chịu được ☊ 不能容忍的 ☊ bù néng róng rěn de sich schützen vor ☊ che chở trước cái gì hoặc trước ai ☊ 保护不受 ... 的伤害 ☊ bǎo hù bú shòu ..... de shāng hài boshaft ☊ Độc ác ☊ 恶毒的 ☊ è dú de jemanden ausbeuten ☊ bóc lột ai ☊ 利用某人 ☊ lì yòng mǒu rén giftig ☊ Độc hại ☊ 有毒的 ☊ yǒu dú de zahm ☊ Đã được thuần hóa ☊ 温顺的 ☊ wēn shùn de kratzen ☊ làm xước, cào ☊ 刮 ☊ guā schädlich ☊ Độc hại ☊ 有害的 ☊ yǒu hài de erkennen ☊ nhận được ☊ 认出 ☊ rèn chū ungepflegt ☊ bỏ mặc, không được chăm sóc ☊ 保养不好的 ☊ bǎo yǎng bù hǎo de vorne ☊ Đằng trước ☊ 前面 ☊ qián miàn zwingen ☊ ép buộc ☊ 强迫 ☊ qiáng pò es ist egal ☊ sao cũng được ☊ 随便 ☊ suī biàn vorlesen ☊ Đọc ☊ 朗读 ☊ lǎng dú schadstoffarm ☊ giảm chất độc hại ☊ 含少量有害物质的 ☊ hàn shǎo liàng yǒu hài wù zhì de unzertrennlich ☊ không thể chia cách được ☊ 不可分开的 ☊ bù kě fēn kāi de ursprünglich ☊ từ đầu, gốc ☊ 最初的 ☊ zuì chū de dumm ☊ ngu ngốc ☊ 傻的 ☊ shǎ de dumm ☊ ngu,ngốc ☊ 傻的 ☊ shǎ de sich kümmern um ☊ chăm sóc, quan tâm ☊ 照顾 ☊ zhào gù fortschrittlich ☊ luôn tiến về phía trước ☊ 进步的 ☊ jìn bù de diskriminieren ☊ phân biệt chủng tộc ☊ 歧视 ☊ qí shì jemandem etwas vorwerfen ☊ trách mắng, buộc tội ai đó ☊ 为某事指责某人， 批评某人做某事 ☊ wèi mǒushì zhǐzé mǒurén, pīpíng mǒurén zuò mǒushì schluchzen ☊ khóc nấc nghẹn, khóc nức nở ☊ 抽泣， 啜泣 ☊ chōuqì, chuòqì unwiderstehlich ☊ không cưỡng lại được ☊ 让人无法抗拒的， 令人折服的 ☊ ràng rén wúfǎ kàngjù de, lìng rén zhéfú de zähe Verhandlungen ☊ những cuộc đàm phán dai dẳng ☊ 拉锯战, 旷日持久的协商 ☊ lājùzhàn, kuàngrì-chíjiǔ de xiéshāng etwas erreichen ☊ đạt được điều gì đó ☊ 达成某事 ☊ dáchéng mǒushì erreichbar ☊ có thể đạt được, có thể đạt đến ☊ 可达到的 ☊ kě dádào de erlaubt ☊ được phép ☊ 允许的 ☊ yǔnxǔ de unerlaubt ☊ cấm, không được phép ☊ 不允许的 ☊ bù yǔnxǔ de kalkulieren ☊ tính toán, ước tính ☊ 核算 ☊ hésuàn etwas anschrauben ☊ xiết ốc vít ☊ 拧紧某物 ☊ nǐngjǐn mǒuwù destillieren ☊ cất (hóa học) ☊ 蒸馏 ☊ zhēngliú eckig ☊ có góc cạnh ☊ 有角的 ☊ yǒujiǎo de ätzend ☊ ăn mòn (hóa học) ☊ 腐蚀性的 ☊ fǔshíxìng de undefiniert ☊ không được định nghĩa, không được xác định ☊ 未定义的 ☊ wèi dìngyì de piksen ☊ châm, chọc ☊ 戳 ☊ chuō rütteln ☊ lắc, xóc ☊ 摇晃 ☊ yáohuàng einen Streit schlichten ☊ hòa giải một cuộc tranh cãi ☊ 调和一个争执 ☊ tiáohé yī gè zhēngzhí gezwungen ☊ cưỡng ép, bị ép buộc ☊ 强迫的 ☊ qiángpò de zusammenbinden ☊ buộc lại ☊ 捆绑 ☊ kǔnbǎng häkeln ☊ đan, thêu bằng kim móc ☊ 钩花 ☊ gōuhuā ein Glas ausspülen ☊ rửa một cái cốc (ly) ☊ 冲洗一个玻璃杯 ☊ chōngxǐ yī gè bōlíbēi beschleunigen ☊ tăng tốc ☊ 加速 ☊ jiāsù galoppieren ☊ phi nước đại ☊ 疾驰 ☊ jīchí traben ☊ chạy nước kiệu ☊ 小跑 ☊ xiǎopǎo ein Beet bewässern ☊ tưới nước cho ruộng ☊ 灌溉苗床 ☊ guàngài miáochuáng verdunsten ☊ bốc hơi ☊ 蒸发 ☊ zhēngfā unberechenbar ☊ khó lường, không đánh giá được ☊ 无法估量的 ☊ wúfǎ gūliang de im Wasser planschen ☊ đùa nghịch dưới nước ☊ 戏水 ☊ xìshuǐ boxen ☊ đấu quyền anh, đấm bốc ☊ 拳击 ☊ quánjī albern ☊ ngốc nghếch, gàn dở ☊ 蠢笨的 ☊ chǔnbèn de gestreift ☊ có sọc ☊ 条纹的 ☊ tiáowén de wasserdicht ☊ không thấm nước ☊ 防水的 ☊ fángshuǐ de bewohnbar ☊ có thể ở được ☊ 适于居住的 ☊ shìyú jūzhù de musikalisch ☊ thuộc về âm nhạc ☊ 音乐的 ☊ yīnyuè de hörbar ☊ có thể nghe được ☊ 可听到的 ☊ kě tīngdào de mittelalterlich ☊ thuộc thời trung cổ ☊ 中世纪的 ☊ zhōngshìjì de adlig, nobel ☊ quý tộc, quý phái ☊ 高贵的 ☊ gāoguì de orientalisch ☊ thuộc phương đông ☊ 东方的 ☊ dōngfāng de ein krampflösendes Mittel ☊ thuốc chữa chuột rút ☊ 一种消除肌肉痉挛的药剂 ☊ yī zhǒng xiāochú jīròu jīngluán de yàojì deprimiert sein ☊ bị suy nhược ☊ 抑郁 ☊ yìyù heulen ☊ khóc lóc, rên rỉ ☊ 哀号 ☊ āiháo in Wasser löslich ☊ tan trong nước ☊ 可溶于水的 ☊ kě róng yú shuǐ de grauhaarig ☊ tóc hoa râm ☊ 头发花白的 ☊ tóufa huābái de abmagern ☊ gầy mòn, hốc hác ☊ 减肥 ☊ jiǎnféi körperlich ☊ thuộc về thân thể ☊ 身体的 ☊ shēntǐ de adoptiert ☊ được nhận làm con nuôi ☊ 被领养的 ☊ bèi lǐngyǎng de jemanden ärgern ☊ chọc tức ai đó ☊ 使某人生气 ☊ shǐ mǒurén shēngqì enterben ☊ tước quyền thừa kế ☊ 剥夺 ... 的继承权 ☊ bōduó ... de jìchéngquán einen Fluss verseuchen ☊ làm nước sông nhiễm độc ☊ 污染一条河流 ☊ wūrǎn yī tiáo héliú China ☊ Trung Quốc ☊ 中国 ☊ Zhōngguó Großbritannien ☊ vương quốc Anh ☊ 英国, 大不列颠 ☊ Yīngguó, Dà Bùlièdiān Korea ☊ Hàn Quốc ☊ 韩国 ☊ Hánguó Marokko ☊ Maroc ☊ 摩洛哥 ☊ Móluògē arabisch ☊ thuộc Ả rập ☊ 阿拉伯的 ☊ Ālābó de plündern ☊ cướp của, hôi của, cướp bóc ☊ 掳掠 ☊ lǔlüè einen Anschlag verhindern ☊ ngăn chặn một cuộc tấn công ☊ 阻止一次袭击 ☊ zǔzhǐ yī cì xíjī später ☊ sau, chốc nữa, chút nữa ☊ ☊ ich wurde geboren ☊ tôi được sinh ra ☊ ☊ Deutschland ☊ Nước Đức ☊ ☊ lesen ☊ đọc ☊ ☊ lernen ☊ học ☊ ☊ herein kommen ☊ vào, tiến vào, bước vào ☊ ☊ das Glas ☊ cốc thủy tinh ☊ ☊ die Tasse ☊ cái cốc có quai ☊ ☊ die heiße Schokolade ☊ nước sô cô la nóng ☊ ☊ der Ausflug ☊ cuộc đi chơi, chuyến dã ngoại ☊ ☊ das gekochte Ei ☊ trứng luộc ☊ ☊ das Müsli ☊ ngò cốc ☊ ☊ die Unterhaltung ☊ cuộc nói chuyện ☊ ☊ das Wasser ☊ nước ☊ ☊ die Reservierung ☊ việc đặt phòng, sự đặt trước ☊ ☊ die Soße ☊ nước sốt ☊ ☊ das Eishockey ☊ môn hockey trên băng ☊ ☊ die Salatsoße ☊ nước trộn sa lat ☊ ☊ der Fruchtsaft ☊ nước hoa quả ☊ ☊ der Apfelsaft ☊ nước táo ☊ ☊ der Orangensaft ☊ nước cam ☊ ☊ das Mineralwasser ☊ nước khoáng ☊ ☊ das Land ☊ đất nước ☊ ☊ sich kümmern um ☊ chăm sóc, quan tâm ☊ ☊ der Fußmarsch ☊ cuộc di dạo ☊ ☊ der Kurs ☊ khóa học ☊ ☊ lernen ☊ học ☊ ☊ die Autobahn ☊ đường cao tốc ☊ ☊ letztes ☊ lần trước ☊ ☊ rauchen ☊ hút thuốc ☊ ☊ der Raucher ☊ người hút thuốc ☊ ☊ der Nichtraucher ☊ người không hút thuốc ☊ ☊ nicht dürfen ☊ không được phép ☊ ☊ die Zigarette ☊ điếu thuốc ☊ ☊ mager ☊ gầy, hốc hác ☊ ☊ das Zeug ☊ vải vóc, hàng dệt ☊ ☊ das Duschgel ☊ nước tắm ☊ ☊ das Deodorant ☊ thuốc khử mùi ☊ ☊ der Kamm ☊ cái lược ☊ ☊ amerikanisch ☊ thuộc Hoa Kì, mĩ (tính từ) ☊ ☊ England ☊ nước Anh ☊ ☊ französisch ☊ thuộc về nước Pháp ☊ ☊ Frankreich ☊ nước Pháp ☊ ☊ Griechenland ☊ nước Hi Lạp ☊ ☊ italienisch ☊ thuộc về Ý ☊ ☊ Italien ☊ nước Ý ☊ ☊ österreichisch ☊ thuộc về Áo ☊ ☊ Österreich ☊ nước Áo ☊ ☊ Portugal ☊ nước Bồ Đào Nha ☊ ☊ Russland ☊ nước Nga ☊ ☊ schweizerisch ☊ thuộc về Thụy Sĩ ☊ ☊ Schweiz ☊ nước Thụy Sĩ ☊ ☊ Spanien ☊ nước Tây Ban Nha ☊ ☊ dumm ☊ ngu ngốc ☊ ☊ die Limonade ☊ nước chanh ☊ ☊ der Sprudel ☊ nước khoáng có ga ☊ ☊ die Unterrichtsstunde ☊ giờ học ☊ ☊ der Telefonanruf ☊ cuộc gọi ☊ ☊ dumm ☊ ngu,ngốc ☊ ☊ weinen ☊ khóc ☊ ☊ schockiert ☊ bị sốc ☊ ☊ die Apotheke ☊ hiệu thuốc ☊ ☊ das Rezept ☊ đơn thuốc ☊ ☊ das Medikament ☊ thuốc ☊ ☊ das Antibiotikum ☊ thuốc kháng sinh ☊ ☊ die Kopfschmerztablette ☊ thuốc đau đầu ☊ ☊ das Verhütungsmittel ☊ dụng cụ tránh thai, thuốc tránh thai ☊ ☊ die Pille ☊ viên thuốc ☊ ☊ die Vergiftung ☊ ngộ độc ☊ ☊ reservieren ☊ đặt trước ☊ ☊ Indien ☊ nước Ấn Độ ☊ ☊ hellhäutig ☊ nước da trắng, nước da sáng ☊ ☊ dunkelhaarig ☊ tóc màu tối ☊ ☊ blond ☊ tóc vàng hung ☊ ☊ die Schule ☊ trường học ☊ ☊ die Grundschule ☊ trường tiếu học ☊ ☊ die Rockmusik ☊ nhạc rock ☊ ☊ dramatisch ☊ căng thắng, thuộc về kịch, có tính kịch ☊ ☊ die Romanze ☊ cuộc chơi lãng mạn, lãng mạn ☊ ☊ das Semester ☊ học kỳ ☊ ☊ um die Ecke ☊ ở góc phố ☊ ☊ die Ecke ☊ góc phố, góc ☊ ☊ der Termin ☊ cuộc hẹn ☊ ☊ einen Termin vereinbaren ☊ thống nhất một cuộc hẹn ☊ ☊ betreten ☊ bước vào ☊ ☊ ein Haus betreten ☊ bước vào nhà ☊ ☊ gegen ☊ ngược lại ☊ ☊ unverzichtbar ☊ không thể từ chối được ☊ ☊ klimatisiert ☊ Đã được điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ ☊ intensiv ☊ cường độ lớn, cấp tốc ☊ ☊ die Wette ☊ Đánh cuộc, cá độ ☊ ☊ der Saft ☊ nước ép ☊ ☊ das Experiment ☊ cuộc thí nghiệm, thử ☊ ☊ das Pfand ☊ đặt cọc, cầm cố ☊ ☊ die Tafel Schokolade ☊ thỏi sôcôla ☊ ☊ etwas auswendig lernen ☊ học thuộc cái gì ☊ ☊ essbar ☊ Ăn được ☊ ☊ verschimmelt ☊ bị mốc, lên men ☊ ☊ anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ ☊ das Süßwasser ☊ nước ngọt ☊ ☊ steil ☊ dốc ☊ ☊ die Geschwindigkeit ☊ tốc độ ☊ ☊ unsichtbar ☊ không thấy được ☊ ☊ vorwärts ☊ trước, về phía trước ☊ ☊ das Gift ☊ chất độc ☊ ☊ die Pflege ☊ chăm sóc ☊ ☊ jemanden pflegen ☊ chăm sóc ai ☊ ☊ das Fass ☊ cốc to ☊ ☊ die Schultafel ☊ bảng học ☊ ☊ die Vorderseite ☊ mặt trước ☊ ☊ die Oase ☊ Ốc đảo ☊ ☊ der Vordergrund ☊ Đằng trước ☊ ☊ studieren ☊ học, nghiên cứu ☊ ☊ mangelhaft ☊ thiếu sót, nhược điểm ☊ ☊ der Termin ☊ cuộc hẹn ☊ ☊ jemanden erreichen ☊ gọi được ai ☊ ☊ die Prepaidkarte ☊ cạc trả trước ☊ ☊ gehören ☊ thuộc về ☊ ☊ die Abhängigkeit ☊ lệ thuộc, phụ thuộc ☊ ☊ die Unabhängigkeit ☊ Độc lập ☊ ☊ abhängig ☊ lệ thuộc ☊ ☊ unabhängig ☊ Độc lập ☊ ☊ die Träne ☊ nước mắt ☊ ☊ unerträglich ☊ không thể chịu được ☊ ☊ sich schützen vor ☊ che chở trước cái gì hoặc trước ai ☊ ☊ boshaft ☊ Độc ác ☊ ☊ jemanden ausbeuten ☊ bóc lột ai ☊ ☊ giftig ☊ Độc hại ☊ ☊ der Stamm ☊ gốc cây ☊ ☊ zahm ☊ Đã được thuần hóa ☊ ☊ kratzen ☊ làm xước, cào ☊ ☊ schädlich ☊ Độc hại ☊ ☊ die Vorfahrt ☊ quyền ưu tiên đi trước ☊ ☊ erkennen ☊ nhận được ☊ ☊ die Autopanne ☊ sự hỏng hóc của ô tô ☊ ☊ ungepflegt ☊ bỏ mặc, không được chăm sóc ☊ ☊ vorne ☊ Đằng trước ☊ ☊ zwingen ☊ ép buộc ☊ ☊ es ist egal ☊ sao cũng được ☊ ☊ vorlesen ☊ Đọc ☊ ☊ die Wissenschaft ☊ khoa học ☊ ☊ der Wissenschaftler ☊ nhà khoa học ☊ ☊ schadstoffarm ☊ giảm chất độc hại ☊ ☊ der Tabak ☊ thuốc lá ☊ ☊ der Humor ☊ tính hài hước ☊ ☊ unzertrennlich ☊ không thể chia cách được ☊ ☊ das Leben ☊ cuộc sống ☊ ☊ ursprünglich ☊ từ đầu, gốc ☊ ☊ das Parfüm ☊ nước hoa ☊ ☊ der Optiker ☊ nhà quang học ☊ ☊ der Frisör ☊ thợ làm tóc ☊ ☊ die Haarspange ☊ cặp tóc ☊ ☊ die Herkunft ☊ nguồn gốc ☊ ☊ fortschrittlich ☊ luôn tiến về phía trước ☊ ☊ der Aufstand ☊ sự nổi dậy, cuộc khởi nghĩa ☊ ☊ diskriminieren ☊ phân biệt chủng tộc ☊ ☊ schaffen ☊ làm được ☊ ☊ der Friseur ☊ thợ làm tóc ☊ ☊ der Grundschullehrer ☊ giáo viên tiểu học ☊ ☊ der Unterricht ☊ giờ học ☊ ☊ der Gymnasiallehrer ☊ giáo viên trung học ☊ ☊ der Ausländer ☊ người nước ngoài ☊ ☊ der Staat ☊ quốc gia ☊ ☊ die Staatsangehörigkeit ☊ quốc tịch ☊ ☊ das Ausland ☊ nước ngoài ☊ ☊ der Sprachkurs ☊ khóa học tiếng ☊ ☊ jemandem etwas vorwerfen ☊ trách mắng, buộc tội ai đó ☊ ☊ schluchzen ☊ khóc nấc nghẹn, khóc nức nở ☊ ☊ unwiderstehlich ☊ không cưỡng lại được ☊ ☊ das Nachtleben ☊ cuộc sống về đêm ☊ ☊ das Lineal ☊ thước kẻ ☊ ☊ die Arbeitsgruppe ☊ nhóm học ☊ ☊ das Abitur ☊ bằng tốt nghiệp trung học ☊ ☊ der Hochschulabschluss ☊ tốt nghiệp đại học, tốt nghiệp cao đẳng ☊ ☊ der Lehrling ☊ học viên, người học việc, người mới tập sự ☊ ☊ der Anfänger ☊ người mới bắt đầu, người mới học, người mới gia nhập ☊ ☊ der Einzelgänger ☊ người cô độc ☊ ☊ der Außenseiter ☊ người ngoài cuộc ☊ ☊ der Gerber ☊ thợ thuộc da ☊ ☊ die Bestechlichkeit ☊ tính dễ bị mua chuộc, sự đút lót ☊ ☊ zähe Verhandlungen ☊ những cuộc đàm phán dai dẳng ☊ ☊ der Vorgänger ☊ người đi trước, bậc tiền bối ☊ ☊ die Ablehnung ☊ sự từ chối, sự khước từ ☊ ☊ die Kündigungsfrist ☊ thời hạn quy ước trước khi chấm dứt hợp đồng (lao động) ☊ ☊ etwas erreichen ☊ đạt được điều gì đó ☊ ☊ erreichbar ☊ có thể đạt được, có thể đạt đến ☊ ☊ die Kaution ☊ tiền đặt cọc ☊ ☊ der Volksentscheid ☊ cuộc trưng cầu dân ý, cuộc biểu quyết toàn dân ☊ ☊ der Zwang ☊ sự bắt buộc ☊ ☊ erlaubt ☊ được phép ☊ ☊ unerlaubt ☊ cấm, không được phép ☊ ☊ kalkulieren ☊ tính toán, ước tính ☊ ☊ das Schema ☊ lược đồ, sơ đồ ☊ ☊ das Bündel Geldscheine ☊ gói tiền, bọc tiền ☊ ☊ die Chemie ☊ hóa học ☊ ☊ die Spirale ☊ đường xoắn ốc ☊ ☊ etwas anschrauben ☊ xiết ốc vít ☊ ☊ destillieren ☊ cất (hóa học) ☊ ☊ eckig ☊ có góc cạnh ☊ ☊ ätzend ☊ ăn mòn (hóa học) ☊ ☊ undefiniert ☊ không được định nghĩa, không được xác định ☊ ☊ der Schraubenzieher ☊ cái vặn vít, cái vặn đinh ốc ☊ ☊ piksen ☊ châm, chọc ☊ ☊ rütteln ☊ lắc, xóc ☊ ☊ der Entwässerungsgraben ☊ rãnh thoát nước ☊ ☊ der Smaragd ☊ ngọc lục bảo ☊ ☊ die Perle ☊ ngọc trai ☊ ☊ die Kapsel ☊ vỏ, bao để chứa thuốc hay chất gì đó ☊ ☊ das Dynamit ☊ thuốc nổ dynamit ☊ ☊ der Taschendieb ☊ kẻ móc túi ☊ ☊ einen Streit schlichten ☊ hòa giải một cuộc tranh cãi ☊ ☊ die Diktatur ☊ nền độc tài ☊ ☊ der Diktator ☊ nhà độc tài ☊ ☊ die Parodie ☊ sự nhại lại, sự bắt chước đùa cợt ☊ ☊ die Kolonien (Plural) ☊ thuộc địa ☊ ☊ gezwungen ☊ cưỡng ép, bị ép buộc ☊ ☊ zusammenbinden ☊ buộc lại ☊ ☊ häkeln ☊ đan, thêu bằng kim móc ☊ ☊ der Kessel ☊ ấm đun nước ☊ ☊ der Wasserboiler ☊ phích nước, ấm nước ☊ ☊ das Vorhängeschloss ☊ khóa móc, ổ khóa ☊ ☊ der Streifen ☊ đường sọc ☊ ☊ der Wasserhahn ☊ vòi nước ☊ ☊ ein Glas ausspülen ☊ rửa một cái cốc (ly) ☊ ☊ Wasser schöpfen ☊ múc nước ☊ ☊ der Abfluss ☊ lỗ thoát nước, sự thoát nước ☊ ☊ das Wasser schmeckt abgestanden ☊ nước có vị ôi ☊ ☊ die Untertasse ☊ đĩa nhỏ (để đựng cốc, tách) ☊ ☊ der Becher ☊ cái ly, cốc ☊ ☊ die Fleischbrühe ☊ nước luộc thịt, nước súp ☊ ☊ die Kräutermischung ☊ hỗn hợp thảo mộc ☊ ☊ die Walnuss ☊ quả óc chó ☊ ☊ der Trüffel ☊ kẹo bọc sôcôla ☊ ☊ die Vanillesoße ☊ nước xốt có vị vani ☊ ☊ das Korn mahlen ☊ xay hạt ngũ cốc ☊ ☊ etwas sieben ☊ sàng, lọc thứ gì đó ☊ ☊ das Vollkornbrot ☊ bánh mỳ ngũ cốc, bánh mì nâu ☊ ☊ der Messbecher ☊ cốc đong, cốc đo ☊ ☊ der Vordersitz ☊ ghế trước ☊ ☊ das Taximeter ☊ đồng hồ đo cước taxi ☊ ☊ beschleunigen ☊ tăng tốc ☊ ☊ der Rußfilter ☊ thiết bị lọc muội ☊ ☊ der Tachometer ☊ đồng hồ tốc độ ☊ ☊ der Stoßdämpfer ☊ bộ giảm xóc, bộ đệm giảm xóc ☊ ☊ das Eichhörnchen ☊ con sóc ☊ ☊ die Natter ☊ rắn nước ☊ ☊ die Kröte ☊ con cóc ☊ ☊ die Rasse ☊ chủng tộc, giống ☊ ☊ die Wildnis ☊ uộc sống hoang dã, vùng hoang dã ☊ ☊ der Mohn ☊ cây thuốc phiện ☊ ☊ die Artenvielfalt ☊ sự đa dạng sinh học ☊ ☊ galoppieren ☊ phi nước đại ☊ ☊ traben ☊ chạy nước kiệu ☊ ☊ der Huf des Pferdes ☊ móng guốc ngựa ☊ ☊ ein Beet bewässern ☊ tưới nước cho ruộng ☊ ☊ verdunsten ☊ bốc hơi ☊ ☊ die Schnecke ☊ con ốc sên ☊ ☊ der Pfahl ☊ cọc ☊ ☊ das Insektizid ☊ thuốc diệt côn trùng ☊ ☊ unberechenbar ☊ khó lường, không đánh giá được ☊ ☊ im Wasser planschen ☊ đùa nghịch dưới nước ☊ ☊ boxen ☊ đấu quyền anh, đấm bốc ☊ ☊ die Lotterie ☊ cuộc sổ xố ☊ ☊ albern ☊ ngốc nghếch, gàn dở ☊ ☊ gestreift ☊ có sọc ☊ ☊ wasserdicht ☊ không thấm nước ☊ ☊ der Brunnen ☊ giếng nước ☊ ☊ der Wasserkocher ☊ bình đun nước ☊ ☊ bewohnbar ☊ có thể ở được ☊ ☊ musikalisch ☊ thuộc về âm nhạc ☊ ☊ hörbar ☊ có thể nghe được ☊ ☊ der Baron ☊ nam tước ☊ ☊ der Adlige ☊ người thuộc dòng quý tộc ☊ ☊ der Fürst ☊ công tước ☊ ☊ mittelalterlich ☊ thuộc thời trung cổ ☊ ☊ adlig, nobel ☊ quý tộc, quý phái ☊ ☊ der Adel ☊ tầng lớp quý tộc ☊ ☊ die Entführung ☊ sự bắt cóc ☊ ☊ orientalisch ☊ thuộc phương đông ☊ ☊ ein krampflösendes Mittel ☊ thuốc chữa chuột rút ☊ ☊ deprimiert sein ☊ bị suy nhược ☊ ☊ heulen ☊ khóc lóc, rên rỉ ☊ ☊ das Schlafmittel ☊ thuốc ngủ ☊ ☊ das Betäubungsmittel ☊ thuốc mê ☊ ☊ das Heilmittel ☊ thuốc chữa bệnh ☊ ☊ das Abführmittel ☊ thuốc nhuận tràng ☊ ☊ das Beruhigungsmittel ☊ thuốc giảm đau ☊ ☊ das Brechmittel ☊ thuốc gây nôn ☊ ☊ das Gegengift ☊ thuốc kháng độc tố ☊ ☊ die Salbe ☊ thuốc mỡ ☊ ☊ in Wasser löslich ☊ tan trong nước ☊ ☊ der Harn ☊ nước tiểu ☊ ☊ der Speichel ☊ nước bọt ☊ ☊ die Locke ☊ lọn tóc, mớ tóc ☊ ☊ die Haare färben ☊ nhuộm tóc ☊ ☊ grauhaarig ☊ tóc hoa râm ☊ ☊ der Nagellackentferner ☊ thuốc tẩy sơn móng tay ☊ ☊ abmagern ☊ gầy mòn, hốc hác ☊ ☊ körperlich ☊ thuộc về thân thể ☊ ☊ adoptiert ☊ được nhận làm con nuôi ☊ ☊ der Bezugspunkt ☊ điểm mốc ☊ ☊ jemanden ärgern ☊ chọc tức ai đó ☊ ☊ die Abstammung (der Person) ☊ dòng dõi, nguồn gốc ☊ ☊ enterben ☊ tước quyền thừa kế ☊ ☊ die Fackel ☊ ngọn đuốc ☊ ☊ der Hang ☊ dốc, sườn núi ☊ ☊ die Pfütze ☊ vũng nước ☊ ☊ das seichte Wasser ☊ khu nước nông, cạn ☊ ☊ einen Fluss verseuchen ☊ làm nước sông nhiễm độc ☊ ☊ der Wasserfall ☊ thác, thác nước ☊ ☊ der Orkan ☊ bão, lốc ☊ ☊ die Schadstoffe (Plural) ☊ các chất độc hại ☊ ☊ China ☊ Trung Quốc ☊ ☊ Großbritannien ☊ vương quốc Anh ☊ ☊ Korea ☊ Hàn Quốc ☊ ☊ Marokko ☊ Maroc ☊ ☊ arabisch ☊ thuộc Ả rập ☊ ☊ die Verschleppung ☊ sự bắt cóc ☊ ☊ die Plünderung ☊ sự cướp bóc, sự cướp đoạt ☊ ☊ der Hinterhalt ☊ cuộc phục kích, cuộc mai phục ☊ ☊ das Völkerrecht ☊ luật pháp quốc tế ☊ ☊ der Bürgerkrieg ☊ cuộc nội chiến ☊ ☊ der Militäreinsatz ☊ cuộc triển khai quân sự ☊ ☊ die Aggression ☊ sự xâm lược ☊ ☊ plündern ☊ cướp của, hôi của, cướp bóc ☊ ☊ einen Anschlag verhindern ☊ ngăn chặn một cuộc tấn công ☊ ☊ Nett, dich kennen zu lernen. Ich heiße Trang. Woher kommst du? ☊ Rất vui được làm quen với anh. Em tên Trang. Anh từ đâu đến? ☊ (Lektion 1, Nr. 3) Okay, dann möchte ich vierhundertachtzig Euro wechseln. ☊ Được, tôi muốn đối bốn trăm tám mươi Euro. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 48) Kein Problem, wir haben oben reizende Zimmer mit Bad. Ist das okay? ☊ Không thành vấn đề, ở tầng trên chúng tôi có phòng với buồng tắm. Có được không ạ? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 72) Selbstverständlich, das ist prima. ☊ Được chứ, thật tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 73) Entschuldigen Sie, können Sie mir bitte erklären, wo das Hotel Zentral ist? ☊ Xin lỗi, anh làm ơn chỉ cho tôi khách sạn Zentral ở đâu được không? ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 107) Trang bespritzt sich mit Soße. ☊ Trang làm đố nước sốt. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 122) Danke, jetzt kann ich die Soße aufwischen. ☊ Cám ơn anh, em lau nước sốt rồi. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 124) Im Winter bieten wir auch Eishockey an. ☊ Vào mùa đông chúng tôi có cả môn hockey trên băng. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 134) Für den griechischen Salat: Olivenöl, Salat, Salatdressing, Essig, Käse. ☊ Cho món salat Hy Lạp: dầu ô-liu, rau salat, nước trộn salat, dấm, pho-mát. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 143) Saft und Milchprodukte: Apfelsaft, Fruchtsaft, Mineralwasser, Milchshake, heiße Schokolade. ☊ Nước trái cây và sữa: nước táo, nước trái cây, nước khoáng, sữa khuấy, sô-cô-la nóng. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 148) Sie unterhalten sich über unterschiedliche Länder und Kulturen. ☊ Họ trò chuyện về những đất nước và các nền văn hóa khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 160) Danke. Ich bin sehr glücklich, dass ich diese Wohnung fand. ☊ Cám ơn. Anh rất may mắn khi tìm được căn nhà này. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 171) Es ist nett, eingeladen zu werden und tolles Essen zu bekommen. ☊ Thật tuyệt vì được anh mời và được ăn những món ngon. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 176) Aber dieses Mal zwang Trang ihn, mit ihr mitzukommen, wenigstens für einen Tag. ☊ Nhưng lần này Trang buộc anh phải đi cùng cô, ít nhất một ngày. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 181) Oh, das war wohl mal das Gefängnis. ☊ Ồ, trước kia nó là nhà tù. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 195) Aber jetzt werden die Räume vermietet, und es gibt darin viele Rechtsanwaltsbüros. ☊ Nhưng bây giờ nó được cho thuê và có nhiều văn phòng luật sư ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 196) Aber zuerst muss er zur Tankstelle fahren. ☊ Nhưng trước tiên anh ấy phải đổ xăng. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 214) Raucher oder Nichtraucher? ☊ Hút thuốc hay không hút thuốc? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 239) Nichtraucher. Rauchen ist zu teuer. ☊ Không hút thuốc. Hút thuốc thì tốn kém lắm. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 240) Der Flug könnte sich verzögern, aber Sie sollten eine Stunde vor Abflug einchecken. ☊ Chuyến bay có thế bị trễ,nhưng anh vẫn nên làm thủ tục một tiếng trước khi cất cánh. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 245) Okay, ich kenne ein sehr gutes Geschäft, in dem wir beide etwas finden werden. ☊ Ok, em biết một cửa hàng rất tuyệt, ở đó cả hai chúng ta sẽ tìm được thứ gì đó. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 272) Alles klar, das ist eine gute Idee. ☊ Được, ý hay. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 273) Okay, das ist die einfachste Möglichkeit. ☊ Được đấy, đó là món đơn giản nhất. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 286) Deo, Duschgel, Kamm, Seife, Zahnbürste. ☊ Phấn khử mùi, xà tắm, lược, xà bông, bàn chải đáng răng. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 311) Tri, hier ist nochmal Trang. Könntest du mir bitte einen Gefallen tun? ☊ Tri, em Trang đây. Anh có thế làm giúp em một việc được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 314) Könntest du mir eine Halskette oder Ohrringe mitbringen? ☊ Anh có thế lấy giúp em một sợi dây chuyền hay bông tai được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 317) Vielleicht. Ich werde mal hinschauen. ☊ Cũng được. Để anh xem đã. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 318) Könntest du bitte den Ring mitnehmen und ihn mir geben? ☊ Anh có thế lấy chiếc nhẫn cho em được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 322) Ja, sicher. Das kann ich tun. Gib mir einfach die Adresse des Geschäfts. ☊ Tất nhiên là được. Việc đó anh làm được. Em đưa cho anh địa chỉ cửa hàng đi. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 323) Tri lief durch die ganze Stadt, bevor er die Adresse des Juweliers fand. ☊ Tri dạo quanh toàn bộ thành phố, trước khi anh ấy tìm thấy địa chỉ cửa tiệm kim hoàn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 326) Eine junge Frau hielt vor ihm an. ☊ Một người phụ nữ trẻ dừng xe trước anh ấy. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 360) Wollen Sie etwas Mineralwasser oder Limonade? ☊ Anh có muốn uống nước khoáng hay nước chanh không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 366) Können Sie bitte die Flasche schließen? ☊ Anh làm ơn đóng cái chai lại được không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 370) Sicher, vor Ihnen. ☊ Tất nhiên, ở trước mặt anh đó. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 376) Der Artikel war in der lokalen Zeitung und viele Leute waren am Sportzentrum interessiert. ☊ Bài báo đã được đăng trên tờ báo địa phương và nhiều người chú ý đến trung tâm thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 383) Sie möchten sich eine Stunde, bevor die Party beginnt, in einem Restaurant treffen. ☊ Họ muốn gặp nhau ở nhà hàng một tiếng trước khi bữa tiệc bắt đầu. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 395) Sie wählt seine Nummer, aber es tutet nicht. ☊ Cô ấy bấm số, nhưng không được. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 398) Oh, wie dumm von mir. Vielen Dank. ☊ Ồ, tôi thật là ngốc. Cám ơn nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 405) Tri wartet bereits vor dem Restaurant. ☊ Tri đã đợi sẵn trước nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 413) Nein, ich bin unverletzt. Ich stehe nur unter Schock. ☊ Không, tôi không bị thương. Chỉ bị sốc thôi. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 433) In der Apotheke ☊ Ở hiệu thuốc ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 434) Trang arbeitet in der Apotheke. ☊ Trang làm việc ở hiệu thuốc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 435) Nach dem Unfall ist Tri sehr an Medizin interessiert. ☊ Sau vụ tai nạn Tri rất quan tâm đến y dược. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 436) Er entscheidet sich, Trang in der Apotheke zu besuchen, um sich zu informieren. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định đến thăm Trang ở hiệu thưốc đế hỏi thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 437) Empfängnisverhütungsmittel wie Kondome oder die Pille sind im zweiten Fach. ☊ Dụng cụ phòng tránh thai như bao cao su hoặc thuốc tránh thai thì ở ngăn thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 442) Der Rest ist nach Krankheiten sortiert. ☊ Những ngăn còn lại được phân theo từng loại bệnh. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 443) Ich würde ins Grippefach kucken und dir Aspirin geben. ☊ Em tìm ngăn cho bệnh cảm và lấy cho anh thuốc Aspirin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 445) Möglicherweise hättest du eine Magenverstimmung oder eine Vergiftung. ☊ Có thế là anh có vấn đề với dạ dày hoặc bị ngộ độc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 450) Ich würde dir keine Pillen oder Antibiotikum geben. ☊ Em sẽ không đưa thuốc cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 451) Die meisten Kunden der Apotheke haben ein Rezept. ☊ Đa số khách hàng của hiệu thuốc đều có toa thuốc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 452) Einige Leute haben eine Verletzung oder eine Wunde und verlieren Blut. ☊ Một vài người bị thương hoặc trầy xước và mất máu. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 454) Ich kann mich nicht mal dran erinnern, wann wir das letzte Mal da waren. ☊ Anh không nhớ được lần trước là phim gì. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 459) Er hat bereits graues Haar! ☊ Anh ta có tóc hoa râm rồi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 468) Nein, er ist dunkelhaarig, elegant und sehr hübsch. ☊ Không, anh ta tóc màu đen, rất lịch thiệp và đáng yêu. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 469) Was ist mit dem Western? ☊ Phim cao bồi viễn Tây được không? ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 472) Kim ist bereits sieben Jahre alt und geht zur Grundschule. ☊ Kim đã bảy tuối và học tiểu học. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 484) Nam spielt immer, dass ihre Tier-Spielzeuge zur Schule gehen müssen. ☊ Nam luôn chơi trò dạy học cho những con thú của mình. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 491) Tri und Trang sitzen vor dem Computer und suchen Skier. ☊ Tri và Trang ngồi trước máy tính và tìm kiếm một bộ ván trượt tuyết. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 497) Ich bekomme sie direkt in mein Apartment geliefert. ☊ Chúng sẽ được chuyển trực tiếp đến nhà em. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 506) Jetzt muss ich nur das Online-Formular ausfüllen und dann erhalte ich die Skier meiner Träume. ☊ Em chỉ phải điền vào mẫu đơn trên mạng và nhận bộ ván trượt tuyết mơ ước của em. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 515) Ich denke, dass ich alles finde. Sonst rufe ich dich an. ☊ Anh nghĩ là sẽ tìm được, nếu không anh sẽ gọi điện cho em. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 534) Ich glaube, dass sie heute Abend alle Höhepunkte von der letzten Fußballsaison zeigen. ☊ Chắc là tối nay đài sẽ chiếu các pha bóng hay của mùa giải trước. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 548) Es gibt eine Videothek um die Ecke. ☊ Có tiệm video ở góc đường. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 556) Also gut, ich hole das Video. Ich bin in einer Sekunde zurück. ☊ Được rồi,anh đi thuê băng đây. Anh về ngay. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 557) Letztes Jahr versuchte sein Bruder, eine 'rockige Weihnacht' zu veranstalten. ☊ Năm ngoái anh trai anh ấy đã thử tố chức một lễ Giáng sinh theo phong cách rock. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 577) Er spielte laute Rockmusik mit seiner Elektrogitarre. ☊ Anh chơi rock ồn ào bằng ghi-ta điện. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 578) Möchtest du mit mir Skifahren gehen oder möchtest du eine Romanze? ☊ Anh muốn đi trượt tuyết cùng em hay là anh muốn một cuộc hẹn hò lãng mạn? ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 599) Ich weiß, wenn ich mit dir ein Doppelbett nehmen würde, dann müsste ich in der Ecke des Bettes schlafen. ☊ Em biết, nếu em nằm giường đôi với anh, thì em sẽ phải ngủ ở góc giường. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 603) Ein erster Besichtigungstermin ist mit dem Hausmeister bereits vereinbart. ☊ Cuộc hẹn đầu tiên để xem nhà đã được thống nhất với chủ nhà. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 615) Sie klingeln und betreten sein Büro, das in einem Hochhaus liegt. ☊ Họ bấm chuông và bước vào văn phòng của anh ta, nó nằm ở một tòa nhà cao tầng. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 625) Zusammen betreten sie die Bank. ☊ Họ cùng nhau bước vào ngân hàng. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 630) Zuerst musst du deinen Nachnamen, Vornamen und unsere Adresse eintragen. ☊ Trước tiên anh phải ghi họ của anh, tên và địa chỉ của chúng mình. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 632) Der ist für mich unverzichtbar. ☊ Cái này với anh không thể từ chối được. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 637) Vor dem Umzug planen sie die Ausstattung der Zimmer und renovieren das Bad. ☊ Trước khi chuyển nhà họ lập kế hoạch cho việc trang hoàng những căn phòng và sữa chữa nhà tắm. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 643) Bevor du weiter darüber nachdenkst, hilf mir lieber. ☊ Trước khi anh tiếp tục nghĩ về việc đó, tốt hơn là hãy giúp em. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 659) Teile das Brett und zeichne parallel zueinander sechs Löcher auf. ☊ Hãy phân chia những tấm ván và đồng thời lược đồ theo sáu cái lỗ. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 660) Tri bekommt ein Paket in dem sein neuer Fernseher ist. ☊ Trí nhận được một kiện phẩm, trong đó có cái TiVi mới. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 666) Die Lieferung, die ich gestern erhalten habe, ist nicht vollständig. ☊ Hàng giao mà hôm qua tôi nhận được không đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 670) Unsere Pfirsiche waren schon verschimmelt! ☊ Những trái đào của chúng ta đã mốc hết rồi! ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 682) Öffne eine Dose Ananas und vermische den Saft mit dem übrigen Obst. ☊ Rồi anh mở hộp dứa và trộn nước ép với trái cây còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 687) Sie haben viel trainiert, um einen Misserfolg zu verhindern. ☊ Trước khi bắt đầu họ đã tập rất nhiều để tránh sự thất bại. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 694) Ja, habe ich. Schade, dass wir zu dieser Jahreszeit nicht mehr baden können. ☊ Rồi. Đáng tiếc mùa này chúng ta không thể tắm được. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 716) Von einer kleinen Brücke haben sie einen herrlichen Blick über einen Fluss. ☊ Từ cây cầu nhỏ họ có được tầm nhìn tuyệt vời qua con sông. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 719) Wollen wir hier Pause machen und am Ufer entlang spazieren? ☊ Chúng ta có nên nghỉ ngơi ở đây và đi dạo dọc bờ sông? ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 721) Gut, dann lass uns schnell weiterfahren! ☊ Được rồi, vậy chúng ta phải nhanh đi tiếp thôi! ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 724) Trang und Tri haben den Schlüssel zur Hütte rechtzeitig abgeholt. ☊ Trang và Trí đã kịp thời lấy được chìa khóa nhà gỗ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 727) Sie genießen die Fahrt durchs Gebirge. ☊ Họ thưởng thức cuộc du ngoạn qua những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 730) Bin ich froh, dass wir vorher nicht die Abkürzung genommen haben. ☊ Anh mừng là chúng ta đã không đi con đường tắt trước đó. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 738) In der Zwischenzeit hat das Gift angefangen zu wirken. ☊ Trong lúc đó chất độc đã bắt đầu có tác dụng. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 751) Vor dem Schlafengehen ☊ Trước khi đi ngủ ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 758) Trang und Tri sitzen abends vor der Hütte. ☊ Tối nào Trang và Trí cũng ngồi trước nhà gỗ. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 759) Er kann nicht einschlafen. ☊ Anh không thể ngủ được. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 769) Immer jammerst du vor dem Einschlafen. ☊ Anh luôn than phiền trước khi ngủ. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 772) Diktiere mir doch einfach, was ich schreiben soll. ☊ Hãy đọc cho em những gì em nên viết. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 781) Ich wollte eigentlich mit einem Wohnwagen den Norden des Landes erkunden. ☊ Thực ra thì anh muốn thám hiểm tới phía bắc của đất nước bằng ô tô. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 792) Darf ich mal eine neugierige Frage stellen? ☊ Em có thể hỏi một câu tò mò được không? ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 799) Eigentlich nicht, ich fühle mich in jedem Land der Erde wohl. ☊ Thực sự không, anh cảm thấy thoải mái ở mọi nước trên trái đất. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 801) Es ist eine Landschaftsdarstellung, die im Vordergrund vier kleine Kinder zeigt. ☊ Đó là một sự miêu tả phong cảnh, mà đằng trước có bốn em nhỏ. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 807) Diese spazieren Arm in Arm eine Straße entlang. ☊ Chúng đi dọc con phố tay trong tay. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 808) Im Hintergrund ist Natur zu sehen: eine umzäunte Wiese und ein Wald. ☊ Đằng sau có thể thấy thiên nhiên: Một bãi cỏ được rào quanh và một cánh rừng. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 809) Wussten sie, dass sie fotografiert werden? ☊ Chúng có biết là chúng được chụp ảnh không? ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 811) Der Anruf ☊ Cuộc điện thoại ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 815) Trang hat einen Bericht über ein beeindruckendes Theaterstück gelesen. ☊ Trang đã đọc một bài bình luận về vở kịch rất ấn tượng. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 816) Ich habe schon mehrmals versucht, Sie zu erreichen. ☊ Tôi đã cố gắng nhiều lần để điện thoại được cho bạn. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 819) Auf meinem alten Gerät lassen sich die Tasten nicht mehr drücken. ☊ Cái máy cũ của tôi không thể bấm được nữa. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 832) Ich möchte meinen Mann schließlich auch sehen! ☊ Rốt cuộc em cũng muốn nhìn thấy chồng mình chứ! ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 848) Trang erzählt Tri mit Tränen in den Augen von ihrer Schwester. ☊ Trang kể lể với Trí về người chị gái trong nước mắt. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 858) Es gelang ihnen jedoch nicht, ihn festzuhalten. ☊ Nhưng họ cũng không bắt được anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 883) Auch sein Anwalt, der auf unschuldig plädierte, konnte ihm nicht helfen. ☊ Ngay cả luật sư, người bào chữa cho anh ta cũng không thể giúp gì được. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 894) Zu viele Beweise lagen gegen ihn vor. ☊ Quá nhiều bằng chứng được phô bày chống lại anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 895) Du kannst dir nicht vorstellen, was heute in meiner Firma los war! ☊ Anh không thể tưởng tượng được đâu, chuyện gì đã xảy ra ở công ty hôm nay đâu ! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 903) Nirgendwo wächst Unkraut. ☊ Không ở đâu có cỏ dại mọc. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 922) Die Tiere wirken gut versorgt und nicht vernachlässigt. ☊ Những con thú được chăm sóc tốt và không hề bị sao nhãng. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 923) In einem der Gehege kann man zahmen Hasen das Fell streicheln und Enten füttern. ☊ Trong một chuồng thú người ta có thể vuốt ve bộ lông những con thỏ đã được thuần hóa và cho những con vịt ăn. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 925) Er sorgt dafür, dass der Körper ausreichend mit Sauerstoff und Nährstoffen versorgt ist. ☊ Anh ta chuẩn bị cho cơ thể được cung cấp đầy đủ lượng oxi và chất dinh dưỡng. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 948) Beinahe wird ihm von einem rückwärts ausparkenden Auto die Vorfahrt genommen. ☊ Chút xíu là anh đụng một xe ô tô có quyền ưu tiên đi trước đang lùi ra. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 956) Er kann gerade noch ausweichen. ☊ Anh còn kịp tránh được. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 957) Nur durch Zufall erkennt er eine Radarkontrolle rechtzeitig und kann abbremsen. ☊ Chỉ là sự ngẫu nhiên anh nhận được tín hiệu của máy định vị kịp thời và có thể phanh lại. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 958) Als Tri abends zurück zum Parkplatz kommt, bleibt er - unfähig sich zu bewegen - stehen: ☊ Khi Trí quay lại bãi đậu xe vào buổi tối, anh đứng sững lại- không thể cử động được: ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 960) Die Autopanne ☊ Sự hỏng hóc của ô tô ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 963) Ich hoffe, der Mechaniker wird sich bis morgen das Auto anschauen und alle nötigen Teile besorgen. ☊ Anh hy vọng, tới sáng mai người thợ cơ khí sẽ xem xét xe và chăm sóc tất cả các bộ phận cần thiết. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 977) Ihre Anzeige wird nächste Woche in drei Ausgaben erscheinen. ☊ Tuần sau mẩu tin quảng cáo của bạn sẽ được in làm ba bản. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 993) Sie vereinbaren einen Termin zur Besichtigung. ☊ Họ thống nhất một cuộc hẹn để xem xe. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 998) Ich kann nur sagen, dass ich als Studentin nicht genug verdiene, um mir das leisten zu können. ☊ Tôi chỉ có thể nói, khẳ năng của tôi không nhiều vì là sinh viên tôi không kiếm được nhiều tiền. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1004) Bei einem Autohändler hätte er nicht so viel bekommen. ☊ Giao cho một người bán xe thì anh không thể nhận được nhiều như thế. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1009) Von diesem Autor habe ich schon mal etwas gelesen. ☊ Anh đã từng đọc của tác giả này. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1015) Das kann man einem Kind doch nicht vorlesen! ☊ Vậy truyện này người ta không nên đọc cho một đứa trẻ! ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1022) In der Morgendämmerung sitzen Trang und Tri am Frühstückstisch und lesen Zeitung. ☊ Vào lúc bình minh Trang và Trí ngồi bên bàn ăn sáng và đọc báo. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1025) Das muss ich dir vorlesen! ☊ Anh phải đọc cho em nghe cái này! ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1026) Ohne Vorwarnung rollte sie auf die Küste zu. ☊ Không có sự cảnh báo trước những cơn sóng cuốn vào bờ. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1029) Wissenschaftler sprechen von einer ökologischen Katastrophe. ☊ Những nhà khoa học nói về thảm họa sinh thái. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1035) Die genaue Anzahl liegt noch nicht vor. ☊ Con số chính xác vẫn chưa được công bố. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1037) Ich mochte deinen Humor von Anfang an. ☊ Em đã thích tính hài hước của anh ngay từ đầu. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1052) Seitdem sind wir unzertrennlich! ☊ Từ đó chúng ta không thể chia cách được! ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1065) Trang hält eine Kopie in der Hand und liest Tri laut vor: ☊ Trang cầm bản copy trên tay và đọc cho Trí nghe: ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1068) Die Zeremonie findet um 10 Uhr 30 statt. ☊ Nghi lễ được tổ chức vào lúc 10 giờ 30. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1070) Die Unterkunft wird zur Verfügung gestellt. ☊ Nơi cư trú đã được sắp đặt. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1076) Hast du die lange Schlange vor der Umkleidekabine gesehen? ☊ Em có nhìn thấy một hàng dài trước phòng thay đồ không? ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1083) Parfum, eine Kette, eine Haarspange für meine Haare und einen Gürtel für dich. ☊ Nước hoa, dây chuyền, cặp tóc cho tóc của em và dây lưng cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1086) Dann müssen wir noch zum Optiker und zum Frisör. ☊ Sau đó chúng ta còn phải tới chỗ nhà quang học và thợ làm tóc. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1087) Du riechst so gut, du brauchst kein Parfum! ☊ Em thơm đến nỗi không cần nước hoa nữa đâu! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1088) Trang und Tri gehen die Gästeliste für ihre Hochzeit durch. ☊ Trang và Trí đọc kỹ danh sách khách mời cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1092) Meine Eltern holen noch meinen Großvater ab. ☊ Bố mẹ em trước đó còn đi đón ông nội. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1101) Sie und noch einige andere Musiker sollen für die Hochzeit engagiert werden. ☊ Họ và một vài người nhạc sỹ khác đã được thuê cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1107) Nicht ganz, zuerst ist unser Kontrabass ausgefallen, aber wir haben jemanden gefunden, der ihn vertritt. ☊ Không hoàn toàn, mới đầu thiếu đàn công bat, nhưng tụi em đã tìm được người có thể thay thế cho việc đó. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1112) Der Fotograf hat einige lustige Fotos geknipst, besonders von Trangs Onkel und Opa. ☊ Tay phó nháy đã chụp được vài tấm ảnh vui nhộn, đặc biệt là cậu và ông của Trang. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1121) Diesmal wird die Hochzeitstorte angeschnitten, ein mehrstöckiges Wunderwerk mit viel Sahne. ☊ Lúc này thì bánh cưới, một tác phẩm tuyệt vời nhiều tầng với nhiều kem tươi sẽ được cắt. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1125) Der Schütze sucht den Sinn des Lebens und braucht seinen persönlichen Freiraum. ☊ Nhân mã thì luôn tìm kiếm ý nghĩa của cuộc sống và cần không gian riêng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1143) Der Steinbock strebt nach beruflichem Erfolg und hat gern alles unter Kontrolle. ☊ Dương cưu luôn theo đuổi sự thành công trong công việc và thích kiểm soát được mọi việc. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1144) Der Wassermann ist tolerant, fortschrittlich und modern. ☊ Bảo bình thì khoan dung, luôn tiến về phía trước và hiện đại. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1145) Der Kampf um die Macht ☊ Cuộc chiến dành quyền lực ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1147) Er ist in einem anderen Land aufgewachsen und hat viele Fragen: ☊ Anh ta trưởng thành trên một nước khác và có nhiều thắc mắc: ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1149) Das Parlament wird regelmäßig neu gewählt. ☊ Nghị viện được bầu cử mới thường kỳ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1152) Schon Monate vor dem Tag der Wahl veröffentlichen die Parteien ihre Programme. ☊ Một vài tháng trước ngày bầu cử các đảng phái đưa ta chương trình của họ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1153) Es werden viele Reden gehalten. ☊ Rất nhiều bài phát biểu được diễn ra. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1155) In vielen Umfragen werden die Bürger wieder und wieder befragt, was sie denn wählen würden. ☊ Những người công dân sẽ luôn được trưng cầu dân ý, rằng họ sẽ lựa chọn theo đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1157) Ein neues Leben ☊ Một cuộc sống mới ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1160) Mein Vertrag geht noch über zwei Jahre, ich bin sehr fleißig und werde oft gelobt. ☊ Hợp đồng của anh còn hơn hai năm nữa, anh rất chăm chỉ và thường được thưởng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1165) Oh ja, ich würde gerne eine neue Herausforderung annehmen und an meiner Karriere arbeiten. ☊ ồ được đó, anh rất muồn tiếp nhận thử thách mới và lao động vì sự nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1172) Ich wusste gar nicht, dass Zahnärzte eine ganz andere Ausbildung bekommen als Ärzte. ☊ Anh chẳng biết là nha sỹ được đào tạo khác hẳn so với các bác sỹ khác. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1183) Aber sie bekommen im Durchschnitt 12 Prozent weniger bezahlt als ihre männlichen Kollegen. ☊ Nhưng trung bình họ nhận được lương ít hơn 12 phần trăm so với những đồng nghiệp nam. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1186) Arbeiten im Ausland ☊ Làm việc ở nước ngoài ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1191) Tri bekommt einen Job im Ausland angeboten. ☊ Trí nhận được một công việc ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1192) Er wollte schon immer in einen anderen Staat auswandern. ☊ Anh đã luôn muốn di cư tới một nước khác. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1193) Das ist gut. ☊ Được rồi. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1201) Und hier habe ich noch ein Geschenk für dich: den neuen Sprachkurs fürs Berufsleben von sprachenlernen24! ☊ Và đây anh còn một món quà cho em: một khóa học cho cuộc sống nghề nghiệp tại nơi học tiếng 24! ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1203) Bin ich mit der Niederlassung in Berlin verbunden? ☊ Có phải tôi đang được kết nối với chi nhánh tại Berlin không vậy? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1213) Was kann ich für Sie tun? ☊ Tôi có thể giúp gì được cho anh / chị ? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1214) Kann ich bitte mit Frau ... sprechen? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi có thể nói chuyện với cô / bà ... được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1220) Kann ich bitte mit Ihrer Kollegin sprechen? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi có thể nói chuyện với cô đồng nghiệp của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1221) Ist Herr ... zu sprechen? ☊ Có thể nói chuyện với ông / ngài...bây giờ được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1222) Können Sie mich bitte zur Pressestelle durchstellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể làm ơn nối máy cho tôi với bộ phận báo chí truyền thông được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1226) Ich rufe wegen des Besprechungstermins morgen an. ☊ Tôi gọi để hỏi về cuộc họp ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1237) Ich hätte gerne einen Termin bei Herrn ... ☊ Tôi muốn đặt một cuộc hẹn với ông ... ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1246) Darf ich Sie mit meiner Kollegin verbinden? ☊ Tôi sẽ nối máy cho anh / chị với đồng nghiệp của tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1251) Der Geschäftsführer ist im Moment nicht zu sprechen. ☊ Giám đốc hiện không thể tiếp chuyện được. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1255) Sie ist nur über ihr Handy zu erreichen. ☊ Cô ấy / Chị ấy hiện chỉ liên lạc được qua điện thoại di động. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1262) Würde es Sie stören, wenn ich diesen Anruf annehme? ☊ Anh / Chị có phiền không nếu tôi nghe cuộc gọi này? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1263) Hier ist ein Anruf für dich. ☊ Có cuộc gọi cho anh / chị này! ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1265) Bitte geben Sie mir Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể để lại số điện thoại liên lạc được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1270) Können Sie das bitte buchstabieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đánh vần nó được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1273) Leider kann ich Ihnen nicht weiterhelfen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi không thể giúp gì được cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1275) Der gewählte Gesprächspartner ist zur Zeit nicht erreichbar. ☊ Thuê bao quý khách vừa gọi hiện không liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1277) Kann ich Sie in 10 Minuten zurückrufen? ☊ Tôi có thể gọi lại cho anh / chị trong 10 phút nữa được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1285) Könnten Sie bitte etwas lauter sprechen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể nói to thêm chút được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1288) Könnten Sie bitte etwas langsamer sprechen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể nói chậm lại chút được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1289) Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể nhắc lại được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1290) Kein Anschluss unter dieser Nummer. ☊ Không kết nối được với số máy này. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1294) Leider habe ich Ihren Namen nicht verstanden. Könnten Sie ihn mir bitte nochmals sagen? ☊ Xin lỗi tôi không nghe rõ tên của anh / chị . Làm ơn nhắc lại tên của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1297) Können Sie das buchstabieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đánh vần được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1299) Leider sind wir im Moment nicht erreichbar. ☊ Rất tiếc hiện tại chúng tôi không thể liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1301) Ich bin gerade nicht erreichbar. ☊ Hiện tại tôi không thể liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1302) Vielen Dank schon im Voraus. ☊ Xin cám ơn trước. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1332) Ich erwarte Ihre baldige Antwort. ☊ Mong sớm nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1333) Ich freue mich jetzt schon auf Ihre Antwort. ☊ Tôi hiện rất nóng lòng nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1335) Ich freue mich bald von Ihnen zu hören. ☊ Rất mong được sớm nói chuyện với anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1336) In Erwartung Ihrer baldigen Antwort verbleibe ich mit freundlichen Grüßen, ☊ Mong sớm nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . Chào trân trọng! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1338) Falls unzustellbar, bitte zurück an Absender ☊ Nếu không tìm được địa chỉ, làm ơn gửi lại cho người gửi! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1342) Unser Telefonat am 02.08. ☊ Về cuộc nói chuyện điện thoại của chúng ta vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1344) Ich schreibe Ihnen im Auftrag des Geschäftsführers. ☊ Thay mặt quản lí công ty tôi xin được trả lời anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1348) Wir freuen uns, Ihnen mitteilen zu dürfen, dass ... ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui mừng được thông báo với anh / chị rằng.. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1351) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir Ihre Bestellung nicht bearbeiten können. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng đơn đặt hàng của anh / chị không thể giải quyết được. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1352) Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Nachricht per E-Mail. ☊ Làm ơn xác nhận qua Email rằng anh / chị đã nhận được thư của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1355) Bitte bestätigen Sie, dass Sie diesen Brief bekommen haben. ☊ Xin vui lòng xác nhận đã nhận được thư / thông báo này. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1361) Bitte entschuldigen Sie, dass ich heute erst antworten kann. ☊ Xin lỗi vì hôm nay tôi mới có thể trả lời anh / chị được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1375) Im Anhang dieser E-Mail finden Sie das Dokument, das Sie angefragt haben. ☊ Trong phần đính kèm của thư này anh / chị sẽ tìm thấy văn bản được yêu cầu. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1381) Leider konnte ich das Dokument nicht herunterladen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi không thể tải văn bản xuống được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1382) Das Dokument lässt sich nicht öffnen. ☊ Văn bản không thể mở được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1383) Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Nachricht per E-Mail. ☊ Làm ơn xác nhận qua Email rằng anh / chị đã nhận được thư của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1385) In der Zeit vom 23.12. bis zum 10.01. bin ich leider nicht erreichbar. ☊ Trong khoảng thời gian từ 23.12 đến 10. 01 tôi sẽ không thể liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1388) Ich hoffe, ich konnte Ihnen weiterhelfen. ☊ Tôi hi vọng tôi đã giúp được anh / chị phần nào. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1391) Hast du meine E-Mail bekommen? ☊ Anh / Chị có nhận được thư của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1399) Der Server ist nicht erreichbar. Ich kann meine E-Mails nicht abrufen. ☊ Mạng chủ hiện đang bị treo, tôi không thể mở hòm thư được. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1403) Vielleicht hast du meine E-Mail nicht bekommen, weil sie als Spam eingestuft wurde. ☊ Có thể anh / chị không nhận được thư của tôi vì nó bị chuyển vào hòm thư rác. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1404) Kannst du mir bitte eine Kopie dieser E-Mail schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho tôi bản sao của Email đó được không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1405) Kannst du das bitte an die Kollegin in Berlin faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi tài liệu này qua fax đến đồng nghiệp ở Berlin được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1413) Können Sie das bitte an die Personalabteilung faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi fax đến phòng nhân sự được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1415) Ich habe deine Faxnachricht nicht bekommen. ☊ Tôi không nhận được bản fax. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1419) Das Faxgerät hat kein Papier mehr. Kannst du es bitte auffüllen? ☊ Máy fax không còn giấy. Anh / Chị có thể cho thêm vào được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1421) Darf ich mich vorstellen? ☊ Tôi xin tự giới thiệu được không? ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1425) Ich habe in München Medizin studiert. ☊ Tôi từng học Y ở Munich. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1427) Ich bin Physiker. ☊ Tôi là nhà vật lí học. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1428) Ich habe zwei Jahre in Boston studiert. ☊ Tôi đã học đại học ở Boston hai năm. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1430) Zuvor habe ich acht Jahre in Berlin gelebt. ☊ Trước đó tôi sống ở Berlin tám năm. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1431) Ich arbeite schon zehn Jahre für diese Firma. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc tại công ty này được mười năm. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1435) Darf ich Ihnen meine Visitenkarte geben? ☊ Xin phép được gửi anh / chị danh thiếp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1439) Nett, Sie kennenzulernen. ☊ Tôi rất hân hạnh được biết anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1440) Darf ich Ihnen meine Frau vorstellen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu đây là vợ tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1444) Darf ich Sie mit meinem Ehemann bekanntmachen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu đây là chồng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1445) Darf ich Ihnen meinen Lebensgefährten vorstellen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu người bạn đời của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1446) Darf ich Ihnen meine Lebensgefährtin vorstellen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu người bạn đời của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1447) Darf ich Ihnen meine Kollegin vorstellen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu nữ đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1449) Was haben Sie studiert? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học ngành gì? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1452) Wo haben Sie studiert? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học đại học ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1453) Würden Sie mir Ihre Visitenkarte geben? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể cho tôi danh thiếp của anh / chị được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1459) Konnten Sie einen Parkplatz finden? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm được chỗ đỗ xe chứ? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1465) Darf ich Ihnen einen Kaffee anbieten? ☊ Tôi có thể mời anh / chị một cốc cà phê chứ? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1470) Darf ich Ihnen ein Glas Wasser anbieten? ☊ Xin phép được mời anh / chị một ly nước. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1472) Verzeihung, darf ich Sie kurz stören? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi có thể làm phiền anh / chị một chút được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1478) Entschuldigung, darf ich hereinkommen? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi vào được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1479) Können Sie bitte mitkommen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đi cùng được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1481) Wie ist das Wetter in Ihrer Heimatstadt gerade? ☊ Thời tiết ở đất nước của anh / chị hiện thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1504) Wie alt sind Ihre Kinder denn? Gehen Sie schon in die Schule? ☊ Con của anh / chị lên mấy tuổi rồi? Chúng đã đi học chưa? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1526) Welches Buch lesen Sie gerade? ☊ Anh / Chị đang đọc quyển sách gì? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1531) Letzte Woche war ich im Theater und habe Romeo und Julia gesehen. ☊ Tuần trước tôi đến rạp hát và xem vở kịch „Romeo và Juliet“. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1535) Letzten Monat haben wir einen wundervollen Abend in der Oper verbracht: Auf dem Spielplan stand Nabucco von Guiseppe Verdi. ☊ Tháng trước chúng tôi đã có một buổi tối tuyệt vời tại nhà hát kịch Opera. Chương trình biểu diễn hôm đó là vở „Nabucco „ của Giuseppe Verdi. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1536) Im Sommer war ich in einer sehr interessanten Ausstellung. ☊ Mùa hè trước tôi đã đi xem một cuộc triển lãm rất thú vị. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1538) Ich würde gerne einen Termin vereinbaren. ☊ Tôi muốn đặt một cuộc hẹn. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1540) Darf ich Ihnen den 17.11. vorschlagen? ☊ Tôi xin đề xuất ngày 17.11 có được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1545) Passt es Ihnen am Mittwoch um 10 Uhr? ☊ Thứ tư vào lúc 10 giờ với anh / chị có được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1547) Ich freue mich, Sie am Montag zu treffen. ☊ Rất vui được gặp anh / chị vào thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1553) Ich möchte unseren Termin am 16.04. bestätigen. ☊ Tôi muốn xác nhận lại cuộc hẹn của chúng ta vào 16.04. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1554) Gerne komme ich am Mittwoch um 13 Uhr zu Ihnen. ☊ Tôi rất vui được đến gặp anh / chị vào thứ tư lúc 13 giờ. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1555) Leider habe ich zu diesem Zeitpunkt schon einen anderen Termin. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi đã có một cuộc hẹn khác vào thời gian đó. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1556) Können wir das Problem telefonisch besprechen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể bàn về vấn đề đó qua điện thoại được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1557) Können wir unseren Termin am 9.5. bitte verschieben? ☊ Chúng ta có thể lùi cuộc hẹn sang ngày 09.05 được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1558) Wäre es möglich, dass wir uns eine Stunde früher treffen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể gặp nhau sớm hơn một tiếng được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1560) Leider muss ich unser Treffen am Freitag absagen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi phải hủy cuộc gặp của chúng ta vào thứ sáu. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1561) Können Sie mir bitte ein Angebot basierend auf Preisen ab Werk machen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể khuyến mại cho tôi theo giá xuất xưởng được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1567) Kannst du bitte 100 Kartons für den Versand bei diesem Hersteller bestellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đặt 100 thùng các-tông cho việc vận chuyển tại nhà sản xuất này được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1568) Wenn Sie die doppelte Menge bestellen, erhalten Sie 30% Rabatt auf den Gesamtpreis. ☊ Nếu quý khách đặt hàng với số lượng gấp đôi, quý khách sẽ nhận được khuyến mại 30% cho tổng giá trị của đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1572) Das ist ein unverbindlicher Preisvorschlag. ☊ Đây là đề xuất giá không bắt buộc. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1581) Können Sie uns bitte ein Muster von Artikel 478 in rot schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho chúng tôi mẫu màu đỏ của sản phẩm 478 được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1582) Würden Sie uns bitte ein Ansichtsexemplar zuschicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho chúng tôi một bản mẫu tham khảo được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1584) Wann kann ich mit der Lieferung rechnen? ☊ Khi nào thì hàng được chuyển đến? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1585) Ihre Bestellung können wir zu diesen Bedingungen leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng tôi không thể nhận đơn đặt hàng của quý vị với những điều kiện này được. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1588) Dieser Artikel wird erst in zwei Monaten wieder lieferbar sein. ☊ Sản phẩm này sẽ được bán lại sớm nhất là sau hai tháng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1591) Leider sind diese Bauteile zur Zeit nicht lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc chi tiết / bộ phận này hiện tại không được cung cấp nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1593) Ihr Auftrag wird so schnell als möglich bearbeitet werden. ☊ Đơn đặt hàng của quý khách sẽ được giải quyết nhanh nhất có thể. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1600) Ihre Ware wird sofort nach Zahlungseingang an Sie versandt. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển ngay đến quý khách sau khi tiền được trả. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1601) Sie werden Ihre Bestellung innerhalb von zwei Tagen erhalten. ☊ Quý khách sẽ nhận được hàng trong vòng hai ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1602) Sie bekommen die bestellte Ware bis zum 15.02. geliefert. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển đến chậm nhất là ngày 15.02. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1603) Die Ware bleibt bis zur vollständigen Zahlung unser Eigentum. ☊ Hàng vẫn thuộc về công ty chúng tôi cho đến khi thanh toán từ phía quý vị được hoàn tất. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1607) Können Sie das bitte nachprüfen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể kiểm tra lại thông tin trên được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1609) Kannst du bitte dieses Buch für mich bestellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đặt cho tôi cuốn sách đó được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1611) Kannst du das bitte im Wörterbuch nachschlagen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tra lại cái này trong từ điển được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1614) Ich brauche mehr Informationen über die Finanzkrise in Frankreich. ☊ Tôi cần thêm thông tin về cuộc khủng hoảng tài chính tại Pháp. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1615) Kannst du dazu bitte im Internet recherchieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm kiếm thêm thông tin trên mạng được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1616) Zu diesem Thema habe ich einen interessanten Artikel gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc một bài báo thú vị viết về đề tài này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1619) Können Sie mir mehr Einzelheiten zu diesem Thema erzählen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể kể chi tiết thêm về đề tài này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1620) Ich schreibe an einem Artikel über Russlands Außenpolitik. Man hat Sie mir als Experten zu diesem Thema empfohlen. ☊ Tôi đang viết một bài báo về chính sách đối ngoại của nước Nga. Tôi đã được giới thiệu rằng ông / bà là chuyên gia trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1621) Würden Sie mir einige Fragen zu diesem Thema beantworten? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể vui lòng trả lời vài câu hỏi về đề tài này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1622) Würden Sie mir ein Interview geben? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể vui lòng trả lời phỏng vấn được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1623) Der Zugang zu dieser Datenbank ist kostenlos. ☊ Ngân hàng dữ liệu này được sử dụng miễn phí. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1625) Kann ich Einsicht in diese Akten nehmen? ☊ Tôi có thể xem qua dữ liệu này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1626) Ich habe hier alles Wesentliche zu diesem Thema zusammengefasst. ☊ Tôi đã tóm lược những nội dung chính về vấn đề này ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1630) Ich habe keinen Zugang zu diesen Informationen. ☊ Tôi không tiếp cận được với những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1636) Leider ist dieses Buch vergriffen und nicht mehr lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc cuốn sách trên đã được mua hết và cũng không được cung cấp thêm nữa. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1637) Ich kann die Datei mit den Informationen nicht öffnen. ☊ Tôi không mở được dữ liệu có những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1641) Ich kann keine relevanten Informationen zu diesem Thema finden. ☊ Tôi không tìm được thông tin nào liên quan đến đề tài này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1642) Schön, dass Sie heute alle Zeit für diese Besprechung haben. ☊ Tôi rất mừng vì các vị đều có mặt tại cuộc họp này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1643) Die Tagesordnung finden Sie auf dem Zettel vor Ihnen. ☊ Tờ giấy trước mặt quý vị ghi chương trình dự thảo cuộc họp hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1646) Heute wird es darum gehen, die Strategie für das kommende Geschäftsjahr festzulegen. ☊ Trong buổi họp hôm nay chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau ấn định chiến lược kinh doanh cho năm tới. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1647) Wer schreibt das Protokoll zu dieser Besprechung? ☊ Hôm nay ai sẽ viết biên bản cuộc họp? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1650) Kannst du bitte alle Ergebnisse dieser Besprechung mitschreiben und dann an alle Kollegen schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể ghi chép kết quả cuộc họp lại rồi sau đó gửi đến các tất cả các nhân viên được không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1651) Ich hoffe, dass Sie alle das Protokoll der letzten Sitzung nochmals durchgelesen haben. ☊ Tôi hi vọng quý vị đều đã đọc qua biên bản của cuộc họp lần trước. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1652) In dieser Tabelle finden Sie die aktuellen Verkaufszahlen für Mai und Juni. ☊ Doanh số bán hàng hiện tại của tháng năm và tháng sáu được thể hiện qua bảng thống kê trên đây. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1656) Leider können wir uns in diesem Punkt nicht einigen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng ta không thể nhất trí ở điểm này được. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1677) Dieses Formular bekommen Sie von meiner Kollegin. Ihr Büro ist im 2. Stock. ☊ Quý vị có thể nhận được bản khai từ đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng hai. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1681) Diese Frage verstehe ich nicht. Können Sie mir das bitte erklären? ☊ Tôi không hiểu câu hỏi này. Anh / Chị làm ơn giải thích giúp tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1689) Können Sie das bitte für mich übersetzen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể dịch hộ tôi cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1691) Kann ich Ihnen die Formulare auch per E-Mail zuschicken? ☊ Tôi có thể gửi ngài bản khai này qua Email được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1698) Dieses Problem muss schnell gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này cần phải được giải quyết nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1702) Ich schlage vor, dieses große Problem in mehreren kleinen Schritten zu lösen. ☊ Tôi đề nghị chúng ta chia vấn đề lớn này thành nhiều bước nhỏ để giải quyết. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1725) Kannst du das bitte erledigen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể giải quyết được việc này không? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1728) Neben meinem Studium möchte ich praktische Erfahrungen sammeln. ☊ Bên cạnh việc học đại học tôi cũng muốn thu thập thêm kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1731) Ich möchte mein Praktikum im Ausland machen. ☊ Tôi muốn làm thực tập ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1737) Ich möchte das Leben in einem anderen Land kennenlernen. ☊ Tôi muốn làm quen với cuộc sống ở một nước khác. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1738) Mein Pflichtpraktikum würde ich gerne in Ihrem Unternehmen machen. ☊ Tôi rất muốn làm khóa thực tập bắt buộc ở công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1739) Ich möchte mich über meine beruflichen Möglichkeiten informieren. ☊ Tôi muốn được thu thập thông tin về các cơ hội nghề nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1740) Ein Praktikum gibt mir Einblick in das Berufsfeld meines Studiums. ☊ Khóa thực tập cho tôi một cái nhìn về các nghề nghiệp trong ngành học của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1741) Ich hoffe, dass ich mein bisher theoretisch gelerntes Wissen in die Praxis umsetzen kann. ☊ Hy vọng tôi có thể áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã được học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1742) Wir erwarten von Ihnen Teamfähigkeit und eigenständiges Arbeiten. ☊ Chúng tôi mong đợi vào khả năng hợp tác và làm việc độc lập của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1743) Wenn Sie sich für die Kultur und die Sprache Chinas interessieren, bieten wir Ihnen die Gelegenheit das anzuwenden, was Sie während Ihres Studiums gelernt haben. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có quan tâm đến văn hóa và tiếng Trung Quốc, thì chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị áp dụng các kiến thức mà anh / chị đã học. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1745) Wir begleiten Ihr Praktikum mit einem Sprachkurs, der von uns organisiert wird. ☊ Chúng tôi có một khóa học tiếng kèm theo khóa thực tập, khóa học tiếng này do chúng tôi tổ chức. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1753) Während des Praktikums habe ich viel Neues gelernt. ☊ Trong thời gian thực tập tôi đã học được nhiều điều mới. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1755) Ich konnte wichtige und interessante Kontakte knüpfen. ☊ Tôi đã tạo được nhiều mối quan hệ quan trọng và thú vị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1756) Ich habe gelernt, wie man einen Vortrag sinnvoll strukturiert und interessant gestaltet. ☊ Tôi đã học được cách cấu trúc hợp lý và trình bày hấp dẫn một bài thuyết trình. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1757) Es war interessant den Büro-Alltag in einer großen Firma kennenzulernen. ☊ Rất thú vị khi được làm quen với công việc văn phòng hàng ngày trong một công ty lớn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1758) In meinem Praktikum in Paris habe ich viel gelernt. Ich kann mich jetzt schnell in neue Bereiche einarbeiten und ich habe gelernt zu recherchieren. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tại Paris tôi đã học được rất nhiều. Bây giờ tôi có thể quen nhanh công việc ở lĩnh vực mới và cũng đã học được cách tra cứu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1760) Leider habe ich nichts Neues gelernt. ☊ Đáng tiếc tôi đã không học được gì mới. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1762) Ich habe mich unterfordert gefühlt. ☊ Tôi đã có cảm giác không được thử thách. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1763) Ich habe viel über meinen Traumberuf und auch mich selbst gelernt. ☊ Tôi đã học được thêm nhiều về nghề nghiệp mơ ước và về bản thân. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1767) Dieses Praktikum war sehr lehrreich und nützlich für mein Studium und meine persönliche Entwicklung. ☊ Khóa thực tập rất giàu kiến thức và hữu ích cho việc học đại học và sự phát triển cá nhân của tôi . ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1768) Ich habe mich problemlos in den Betrieb im Ausland integrieren können. ☊ Tôi đã có thể hòa nhập một cách nhanh chóng vào các hoạt động của công ty ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1769) Wir suchen zum 01.01. einen Projektmanager. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một giám đốc dự án đến ngày 01.01. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1772) Sie haben Ihre Promotion im Fach Bioinformatik erfolgreich abgeschlossen? ☊ Anh / Chị đã tốt nghiệp thành công tiến sĩ về lĩnh vực tin sinh học phải không? ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1776) Sie sollten ein abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium mit Schwerpunkt Wirtschaftswissenschaft vorweisen können. ☊ Anh / Chị cần phải chứng minh được việc tốt nghiệp đại học với chuyên ngành kinh tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1777) Sie haben Ihr Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen und schon einige Erfahrungen in der Praxis gesammelt. ☊ Anh / Chị đã tốt nghiệp đại học thành công và đã có một chút kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1778) Ihre Aufgabe wird die Koordination internationaler Projekte sein. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị là điều phối các dự án quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1780) Sie haben ein gutes Netzwerk in der Branche geknüpft. ☊ Anh / Chị đã tạo được một mạng lưới tốt trong ngành. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1789) Sie haben mehrjährige Erfahrungen in einem großen Unternehmen gesammelt. ☊ Anh / Chị đã thu thập được kinh nghiệm làm việc lâu năm trong một công ty lớn. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1790) Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nhận được đơn xin việc của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1792) Wir bieten Ihnen eine anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit in einem internationalen Team. ☊ Chúng tôi đưa ra cho anh / chị một công việc có nhiều thách thức trong một môi trường làm việc quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1793) Wir freuen uns auf Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung mit Ihren Gehaltsvorstellungen. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nhận được đơn xin việc rất ấn tượng với mức lương mong muốn của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1795) Voraussetzung für eine Bewerbung ist ein Diplom mit der Note "gut" oder "sehr gut". ☊ Điều kiện yêu cầu cho đơn xin việc là bằng tốt nghiệp đại học loại khá hoặc giỏi. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1798) Ich habe Ihre Stellenanzeige in der Zeitung gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc mục tuyển nhân viên của ông / bà trên báo. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1806) Ich habe Ihre Anzeige in einem Arbeitsmarkt-Portal im Internet gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc mục tuyển nhân viên của ông / bà trên trang thị trường lao động trên Internet. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1807) Ich bewerbe mich auf die Stelle als Projektmanager. ☊ Tôi nộp đơn xin việc vào vị trí giám đốc dự án. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1809) Mein Studium habe ich mit der Note "sehr gut" abgeschlossen. ☊ Tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học loại giỏi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1811) Ich habe mein Studium mit der Note "sehr gut" abgeschlossen und schon über sieben Jahre Berufserfahrung. ☊ Tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học loại giỏi và đã có trên bảy năm kinh nghiệm nghề nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1812) Ich habe vier Jahre im Ausland gearbeitet. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc bốn năm ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1813) Ich möchte in die Praxis umsetzen, was ich bisher in der Theorie gelernt habe. ☊ Tôi muốn áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1816) In den letzten beiden Jahren habe ich für meine Firma erfolgreich internationale Projekte geleitet. ☊ Trong hai năm vừa qua tôi đã điều hành thành công các dự án quốc tế cho công ty của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1817) Über eine Einladung zu einem persönlichen Gespräch würde ich mich sehr freuen. ☊ Tôi rất mong được nhận thư mời đến phỏng vấn của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1827) Ich bin ledig. ☊ Tôi là độc thân. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1838) Von 1998 bis 2001 habe ich eine Ausbildung zum Kaufmann gemacht. ☊ Từ 1998 đến 2001 tôi đã tham gia khóa học đào tạo kinh doanh. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1841) Ich habe eine Lehre als Mechaniker gemacht. ☊ Tôi đã học nghề kĩ thuật viên cơ khí. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1842) 1982 habe ich das Gymnasium, nach erfolgreich abgelegtem Abitur verlassen. ☊ Năm 1982 tôi đã tốt nghiệp trung học. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1843) Ich habe vier Jahre Wirtschaftswissenschaft studiert. ☊ Tôi đã học đại học chuyên ngành kinh tế bốn năm. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1846) Ich habe an der Fachhochschule in München studiert. ☊ Tôi đã học ở trường cao đẳng Munich. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1847) Ich habe zwei Jahre im Ausland gelebt. ☊ Tôi đã sống ở nước ngoài hai năm. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1848) 1997 habe ich mein Studienfach gewechselt. ☊ Năm 1997 tôi đã thay đổi ngành học. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1849) 2004 habe ich mein Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen. ☊ Năm 2004 tôi đã tốt nghiệp thành công khóa học đại học. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1850) Bis jetzt war ich als Projektmanager für den internationalen Austausch in meiner Firma zuständig. ☊ Cho đến nay với tư cách giám đốc dự án tôi đã chịu trách nhiệm trong các chương trình trao đổi quốc tế của công ty. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1853) Meine Aufgabe war es den Auftritt meiner Firma auf internationalen Messen zu organisieren. ☊ Công việc của tôi là tổ chức việc tham gia của công ty ở các hội chợ triển lãm quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1854) Ich spreche drei Sprachen. ☊ Tôi nói được ba thứ tiếng. / Tôi nói được ba ngôn ngữ. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1856) Ich freue mich, Sie kennenzulernen. ☊ Tôi rất vui được làm quen với ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1861) Vielen Dank, dass Sie mir die Gelegenheit zu diesem persönlichen Gespräch geben. ☊ Tôi cám ơn đã có dịp được gặp trực tiếp ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1862) Werden Sie mir die Kosten für die Anreise zum Vorstellungsgespräch ersetzen? ☊ Ông / Bà sẽ thanh toán chi phí đi lại của tôi cho cuộc phỏng vấn này chứ? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1863) Wo haben Sie studiert? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học đại học ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1864) Warum haben Sie dieses Studienfach gewählt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chọn ngành học này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1865) Haben Sie Auslandserfahrung? ☊ Anh / Chị có kinh nghiệm nước ngoài không? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1868) Was haben Sie während dieses Praktikums gelernt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học được gì trong khóa thực tập? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1871) Ich habe zwei Jahre in München und zwei Jahre in Stockholm studiert. ☊ Tôi đã học đại học hai năm ở Munich và hai năm ở Stockholm. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1872) Ich habe mein Studium schnell abgeschlossen. ☊ Tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học rất nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1873) Ich habe mich für das Studium an der Fachhochschule entschieden, weil mir eine praxisnahe Ausbildung wichtig ist. ☊ Tôi đã quyết định học cao đẳng, vì đối với tôi đào tạo thực tiễn rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1874) Ich habe Englisch studiert, weil ich meine Kindheit in den USA verbracht habe. ☊ Tôi đã học tiếng Anh, vì tuổi thơ tôi đã sống ở Mỹ. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1875) Schon in der Schule habe ich mich für Physik interessiert und da war es für mich logisch dies auch zu studieren. ☊ Ngay từ khi học phổ thông tôi đã quan tâm đến vật lí và học vật lí ở đại học là điều dĩ nhiên đối với tôi. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1876) Ich habe vier Jahre für eine Firma in China gearbeitet. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc bốn năm cho một công ty ở Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1877) Während meines Studiums habe ich mich bei einer Umweltorganisation engagiert. Ich war oft für diese Organisation unterwegs. So hat sich mein Studium in die Länge gezogen. ☊ Trong thời gian học đại học tôi đã tham gia vào một tổ chức môi trường. Tôi thường đi nhiều nơi cho tổ chức này. Vì vậy việc học tập của tôi bị kéo dài. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1878) Während des Praktikums habe ich gelernt meine Arbeit gut zu strukturieren und selbständig zu Ende zu bringen. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tôi đã học được cách tổ chức công việc hiệu quả và tự kết thúc công việc độc lập. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1879) Was haben Sie an diesem Arbeitsplatz gelernt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học được gì ở chỗ làm này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1893) Ich möchte für ein internationales Unternehmen arbeiten. ☊ Tôi muốn làm việc cho một công ty quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1898) Während ich arbeitslos war, habe ich mich beruflich weitergebildet. ☊ Trong thời gian thất nghiệp tôi đã học thêm ngành chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1903) Das Jahr in dem ich arbeitslos war, habe ich genutzt um mich weiterzubilden. ☊ Trong năm tôi thất nghiệp, tôi đã sử dụng thời gian để học thêm nghề. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1904) Welche Sprachen sprechen Sie? ☊ Anh / Chị nói được những ngôn ngữ gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1907) Ich lerne seit fünf Jahren Englisch. ☊ Tôi học tiếng Anh từ năm năm nay. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1912) Französisch habe ich während meines Studiums in Paris gelernt. ☊ Tôi đã học tiếng Pháp trong thời gian học đại học ở Paris. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1914) Ich habe seit meinem Studium einen internationalen Freundeskreis. ☊ Từ khi học đại học tôi quen nhiều bạn nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1915) Während ich in China gearbeitet habe, habe ich gelernt jeder Kultur aufgeschlossen zu begegnen. ☊ Khi làm việc ở Trung Quốc, tôi đã học được cách cởi mở đối với mỗi nền văn hóa. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1916) Ich arbeite seit Jahren mit Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus der ganzen Welt zusammen. ☊ Từ nhiều năm nay tôi làm việc cùng với các đồng nghiệp quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1917) Wie gehen Sie mit Misserfolg um? ☊ Anh / Chị phản ứng thế nào trước thất bại? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1928) Was sind Ihre Ziele im Privatleben? ☊ Mục tiêu của anh / chị là gì trong cuộc sống riêng? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1929) Worauf sind Sie in Ihrem Leben besonders stolz? ☊ Trong cuộc sống anh / chị tự hào đặc biệt về cái gì? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1930) Wie planen Sie Ihr Privatleben in den kommenden Jahren? ☊ Anh / Chị lập kế hoạch cho cuộc sống riêng trong những năm tới thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1933) Ja, ich bin ehrgeizig. Mein Ehrgeiz hilft mir meine Ziele zu erreichen. ☊ Vâng, tôi là người có tham vọng. Tham vọng của tôi giúp tôi đạt được mục tiêu. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1938) Ich bin stolz darauf, dass ich mir mein Studium und meinen Auslandsaufenthalt selbst finanziert habe. ☊ Tôi tự hào về việc đã tự trang trải chi phí cho khóa học đại học và thời gian sống ở nước ngoài của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1941) Wo sehen Sie sich in drei Jahren? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn đạt được gì trong ba năm tới? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1949) Ich habe Ihr Unternehmen auf einer Messe kennengelernt und bin seither sehr daran interessiert für Sie zu arbeiten. ☊ Tôi đã làm quen với công ty của ông / bà ở một hội chợ triển lãm và từ đó tôi rất quan tâm được làm việc cho công ty. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1954) Meine Gehaltsvorstellung liegt bei 40.000 brutto im Jahr. ☊ Mức lương mong muốn của tôi là 40 000 một năm trước thuế. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1956) Warum wird diese Position ausgeschrieben? ☊ Vì sao vị trí này cần được tuyển? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1959) Wie würden Sie Ihre Unternehmenskultur beschreiben? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể miêu tả về văn hóa công ty được không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1960) Ich habe Ihnen in der letzten Woche meine Bewerbung zugeschickt und seither noch nichts von Ihnen gehört. ☊ Tuần trước tôi đã gửi đơn xin việc và cho đến giờ vẫn chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1971) Haben Sie meine Unterlagen erhalten? ☊ Ông / Bà có nhận được hồ sơ của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1972) Ich habe nach meinem Vorstellungsgespräch noch nichts von Ihnen gehört und wollte mich jetzt erkunden, ob noch Fragen offen geblieben sind. ☊ Sau cuộc phỏng vấn tôi chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà và vì vậy tôi muốn hỏi, liệu còn có câu hỏi nào vẫn chưa được trả lời không? ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1973) Wir freuen uns auf die Zusammenarbeit. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui được làm việc cùng anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1978) Wir möchten gerne mit Ihnen zusammenarbeiten. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn được làm việc cùng anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1979) Pro Jahr haben Sie Anspruch auf 25 Urlaubstage. ☊ Mỗi năm anh / chị được phép có 25 ngày nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1987) Für Ihre berufliche und private Zukunft wünschen wir Ihnen alles Gute. ☊ Chúng tôi chúc anh / chị mọi điều tốt nhất trong sự nghiệp và cuộc sống riêng. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1991) Kann ich bitte den Geschäftsführer sprechen? ☊ Tôi có thể nói chuyện với giám đốc công ty được không? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1993) Wo finde ich das Büro des Abteilungsleiters? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy văn phòng giám đốc bộ phận ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1994) Ich bin der Chef. ☊ Tôi là giám đốc. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1998) Ich wurde in den Außendienst versetzt. ☊ Tôi được chuyển ra dịch vụ bên ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2009) Ich bin befördert worden: Ich bin jetzt Projektleiter. ☊ Tôi được thăng chức: Hiện nay tôi là giám đốc dự án. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2010) Meine Firma wird von einem Investor übernommen. ☊ Công ty của tôi được tiếp quản bởi một nhà đầu tư. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2017) Die Firma wird aufgekauft. ☊ Công ty được mua lại. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2018) Kannst du bitte diese Unterlagen alphabetisch sortieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể sắp xếp tài liệu theo thứ tự chữ cái được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2020) Können Sie das heute noch erledigen, bitte? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể làm việc này hôm nay được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2022) Kannst du bitte diese alten Kartons wegwerfen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể mang vứt thùng carton cũ này được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2023) Können Sie bitte meinen Rechner konfigurieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể cấu hình lại máy tính của tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2037) Wo ist dieser Drucker angeschlossen? ☊ Máy in này được nối ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2038) Die Daten sind auf meiner externen Festplatte gespeichert. ☊ Dữ liệu được ghi vào ổ cứng ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2043) Wo ist die Datenbank mit den Kundenkontakten abgespeichert? ☊ Ngân hàng dữ liệu địa chỉ khách hàng được ghi ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2047) Ich kann diese Datei nicht öffnen. ☊ Tôi không mở được file này. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2058) Die Datei ist beschädigt und kann nicht geöffnet werden. ☊ File bị hỏng và không thể mở được. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2073) Sind alle Kabel richtig eingesteckt? ☊ Tất cả các cáp được cắm đúng chứ? ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2075) Die Festplatte muss neu konfiguriert werden. ☊ Ổ cứng phải được cấu hình lại. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2077) Ich danke Ihnen für die Einladung und freue mich heute zu Ihnen sprechen zu können. ☊ Tôi cám ơn về lời mời và rất vui được phép tiếp chuyện với quý vị hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2084) Zunächst möchte ich mich kurz vorstellen. ☊ Trước tiên tôi xin tự giới thiệu. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2085) Das Thema meines Vortrags lautet "10 Schritte zur erfolgreichen Existenzgründung". ☊ Chủ đề bài diễn thuyết của tôi là „ 10 bước để thành lập doanh nghiệp thành công“. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2086) Heute zeige ich Ihnen, wie Sie in 3 Monaten 400 neue Kunden gewinnen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi sẽ chỉ cho quý vị cách thu hút được 400 khách hàng mới trong vòng 3 tháng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2087) Heute möchte ich Ihnen die Verkaufszahlen des letzten Quartals vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn được trình bày với quý vị doanh số bán hàng của quý vừa rồi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2089) Heute darf ich Ihnen unsere Marketingstrategie für das kommende Jahr vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi xin phép được trình bày với quý vị chiến lược Marketing trong năm tới của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2090) Ich beginne nun mit meinem Vortrag – auch wenn noch nicht alle Kollegen da sind. ☊ Mặc dù không có mặt tất cả các đồng nghiệp ở đây, tôi vẫn xin phép được bắt đầu bài thuyết trình của mình. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2094) Mein Vortrag ist folgendermaßen aufgebaut: ☊ Bài thuyết trình của tôi được bố cục như sau: ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2095) Ehe ich Ihnen die Details vorstelle, möchte ich Ihnen einen kurzen Überblick über die wesentlichen Punkte geben. ☊ Trước khi đi vào nội dung chi tiết, tôi muốn cung cấp cho quy vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những điểm chính. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2096) Bitte schauen Sie sich zuerst dieses Video an. ☊ Trước tiên xin mời quý vị xem đoạn video này. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2097) Im Anschluss an meinen Vortrag, freue ich mich auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Ngay sau bài thuyết trình của mình, tôi rất vui khi nhận được các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2099) Die Auswertung der Daten hat gezeigt, dass wir im Wettbewerb gegen die Konkurrenz verlieren könnten. ☊ Quá trình phân tích đánh giá số liệu cho thấy rằng chúng ta có thể sẽ bị thua trong cuộc cạnh tranh với các đối thủ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2105) In diesem Balkendiagramm sehen Sie den Umsatz unserer Filialen in Südamerika. Jeder der Balken steht dabei für ein Land. ☊ Trong biểu đồ cột này quý vị nhìn thấy số doanh thu của các chi nhánh của chúng tôi ở khu vực Nam Mỹ. Mỗi một cột biểu tượng cho một nước. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2106) Diese Ergebnisse sind wissenschaftlich abgesichert. ☊ Những kết quả này đã được kiểm chứng một cách khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2113) Ich freue mich jetzt auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Bây giờ tôi rất vui được nhận các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2118) Ich habe den roten Faden verloren. ☊ Tôi không nắm được ý chính (của bài diễn thuyết). ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2123) Darf ich Sie kurz unterbrechen? ☊ Tôi xin phép được cắt ngang lời anh / chị / ông / bà? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2124) Können Sie das bitte an einem Beispiel erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể làm ơn giải thích điều đó với một ví dụ cụ thể được không? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2128) Das ist ein Nachteil. ☊ Đó chính là một nhược điểm / hạn chế. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2146) Können Sie das bitte genauer erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà làm ơn có thể giải thích kỹ hơn được không? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2165) Das gehört nicht zum Thema. ☊ Điều đó không thuộc về chủ đề này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2166) Ich bin Projektleiter. ☊ Tôi là giám đốc dự án. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2167) Ich bin dafür zuständig die Software zu testen, bevor sie an den Kunden ausgeliefert wird. ☊ Tôi chịu trách nhiệm việc chạy thử phần mềm, trước khi nó được giao cho khách hành. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2172) Das Projekt ist genehmigt. ☊ Dự án đã được phê duyệt. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2174) Dieses Projekt hat oberste Priorität. ☊ Dự án này được ưu tiên hàng đầu. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2184) Was wollen wir erreichen? ☊ Chúng ta muốn đạt được điều gì? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2186) Bis wann muss diese Aufgabe erledigt sein? ☊ Đến khi nào thì phần việc này phải được hoàn thành? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2187) Können Sie mir das bitte nochmal erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giải thích cho tôi một lần nữa được không? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2189) Kannst du dich bitte darum kümmern? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể giải quyết việc này được không? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2195) Diese Informationen dürfen nicht in die falschen Hände geraten. ☊ Những thông tin này không được phép lọt vào tay những người không liên quan. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2204) Ich weiß, wie wir dieses Problem lösen können. ☊ Tôi biết cách chúng ta có thể giải quyết được vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2208) Dieses Problem muss noch gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này phải được giải quyết. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2218) Dieser Teil des Projektes muss bis Montag fertig sein! ☊ Phần này của dự án phải được hoàn thành đến thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2220) Das ist eine ungenaue Arbeit - das kann ich nicht akzeptieren. ☊ Đây là một công việc không chuẩn xác, tôi không thể chấp nhận điều này được. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2232) Kann ich Ihnen etwas zeigen? ☊ Tôi có thể chỉ cho quý khách cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2241) Dieses Produkt wird immer wieder gerne gekauft. ☊ Sản phẩm này luôn được tiêu thụ nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2254) Dieses Produkt wird nur in einer begrenzten Anzahl hergestellt. ☊ Sản phẩm này được sản xuất với số lượng có hạn. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2258) Dieses Programm ist vollkommen überarbeitet. ☊ Chương trình này đã được sửa đổi lại hoàn toàn. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2267) Das ist ein Original. ☊ Đây là sản phẩm chính gốc. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2268) In diesem Fall kann ich Ihnen leider nicht weiterhelfen. ☊ Trong trường hợp này tôi rất tiếc không thể giúp được gì cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2285) Da kann Ihnen mein Kollege helfen. ☊ Đồng nghiệp của tôi có thể giúp quý khách điều này được. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2288) Kann ich mein Ticket online bestellen? ☊ Tôi có thể đặt vé trên Internet được không? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2301) Wir möchten in den Katalog der Messe aufgenommen werden. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn được có tên trong quyển giới thiệu / quyển catalog của hội chợ. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2307) Was kostet die Miete für einen komplett eingerichteten Messestand mit 15 qm²? ☊ Tiền thuê một gian trưng bày 15 mét vuông được trang trí hoàn chỉnh là bao nhiêu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2308) Hier müssen noch Kabel verlegt werden. ☊ Ở đây cần phải được lắp dây. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2309) Wo findet die Pressekonferenz der Firma MEGA-TRON statt? ☊ Buổi họp báo của công ty MEGA-TRON được diễn ra ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2317) Können Sie mir bitte helfen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giúp tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2319) Wie komme ich zum Parkplatz? ☊ Làm sao để đến được bãi đỗ xe? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2322) Darf ich Ihnen etwas zeigen? ☊ Tôi có thể chỉ cho quý khách xem cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2329) Darf ich Ihnen unsere Preisliste geben? ☊ Tôi có thể đưa cho quý khách bảng giá của chúng tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2334) Dürfen wir Ihnen Informationsmaterial zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các tài liệu thông tin được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2335) Darf ich das ausprobieren? ☊ Tôi có thể dùng thử được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2338) Darf ich die Preisliste sehen? ☊ Tôi có thể xem bảng giá được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2341) Würden Sie mir Ihr neues Produkt zeigen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giới thiệu về sản phẩm mới này được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2342) Dürfen wir Ihnen unseren Newsletter zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các bản thông tin mới được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2347) Darf ich eines Ihrer Werbegeschenke nehmen? ☊ Tôi có thể lấy một trong những món quà quảng cáo của quý vị được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2348) Wenn ich gleich heute bei Ihnen bestelle, bekomme ich einen Messerabatt? ☊ Nếu đặt hàng tại hội chợ hôm nay, tôi sẽ nhận được khuyến mại phải không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2349) Meine Firma möchte diese Tagung gerne als Sponsor unterstützen. ☊ Công ty của tôi rất muốn tài trợ cho cuộc hội thảo này. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2358) Bei dieser Konferenz treffen sich Wissenschaftler aus der ganzen Welt und tauschen sich über ihre Forschungsergebnisse aus. ☊ Tại hội thảo này, các nhà khoa học đến từ khắp nơi trên thế giới gặp gỡ và trao đổi với nhau về các thành quả nghiên cứu. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2362) Treffen wir uns auf der Konferenz im Mai? ☊ Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau tại cuộc hội thảo vào tháng năm phải không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2363) Nehmen Sie auch an dieser Tagung teil? ☊ Quý vị cũng tham dự cuộc hội thảo này phải không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2364) Ich halte einen Vortrag auf dieser Konferenz. ☊ Tôi sẽ có một bài thuyết trình tại cuộc hội thảo này. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2365) Ich möchte einen Beitrag zu dieser Konferenz einreichen. ☊ Tôi muốn gửi một bài tham gia cho cuộc hội thảo này. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2367) Das Programm umfasst 35 Vorträge zu wissenschaftlichen Themen. ☊ Chương trình gồm 35 bài thuyết trình về các chủ đề khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2369) Schön, Sie wiederzusehen. ☊ Rất vui được gặp lại anh / chị / ông / bà /quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2372) Bitte organisieren Sie meine An- und Abreise für die Konferenz in Warschau. ☊ Xin hãy lên kế hoạch đi lại của tôi cho cuộc hội nghị ở Warsaw. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2375) Können Sie mir bitte 500 Euro in Dollar wechseln? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đổi cho tôi 500 Euro sang Dollar được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2377) Können Sie einen Dolmetscher suchen, der mich begleiten kann? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm một thông dịch viên đi cùng tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2379) Für die Reise nach China brauche ich ein Visum. ☊ Tôi cần có thị thực cho chuyến đi sang Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2380) Die nächste Woche bin ich geschäftlich im Ausland. ☊ Tuần tới tôi đi công tác ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2381) Können Sie diese Unterlagen bitte an meine Firma in Deutschland faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể fax tài liệu này sang công ty của tôi ở Đức được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2393) Können Sie bitte meinen Rückflug umbuchen. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đổi chuyến bay về cho tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2398) Können Sie mir bitte ein Taxi rufen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gọi cho tôi một xe taxi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2399) Ich würde diese Sache gerne bei einem Geschäftsessen besprechen. ☊ Tôi rất vui lòng được bàn luận thêm về điều này tại bữa ăn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2410) Wir haben einen Tisch reserviert. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đặt trước một bàn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2416) Ich nehme ein Glas Wein, bitte. ☊ Tôi muốn một cốc rượu vang. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2424) Für mich ein Bier, bitte. ☊ Xin cho tôi một cốc bia. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2426) Einen Tee, bitte. ☊ Xin cho một cốc trà. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2428) Ich hätte gerne ein Glas Wasser. ☊ Tôi muốn một cốc nước. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2429) Ich nehme noch einen Kaffee, bitte. ☊ Tôi muốn một cốc cà phê. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2430) Darf ich Ihnen etwas empfehlen? ☊ Tôi có thể giới thiệu một số món ăn được không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2432) Können Sie mir etwas empfehlen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giới thiệu cho tôi một số món được không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2433) Ich möchte das hier probieren. ☊ Tôi muốn được ăn thử món này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2442) Ich möchte auf den erfolgreichen Abschluss dieses Projektes anstoßen. ☊ Tôi muốn nâng cốc cho việc kết thúc thành công dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2453) Normalerweise beschwere ich mich nicht, aber in diesem Fall muss ich. ☊ Bình thường tôi không bao giờ khiếu nại, nhưng trong trường hợp này tôi bắt buộc phải làm. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2465) Das Produkt ist zerkratzt. ☊ Sản phẩm bị xước. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2473) Das Produkt wurde in der falschen Farbe geliefert. ☊ Sản phẩm được chuyển đến không đúng màu. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2475) Das Produkt ist nicht wasserdicht. ☊ Sản phẩm bị thấm nước. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2476) Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng gói không cẩn thận. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2477) Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt und wurde beim Transport beschädigt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng không cẩn thận và bị hỏng trong quá trình vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2478) Die Qualität der Produkte entspricht nicht unseren Erwartungen. ☊ Chất lượng của sản phẩm không được như chúng tôi mong đợi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2482) Wir haben die Lieferung bis heute nicht erhalten. ☊ Cho đến hôm nay chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2487) Welche Teile sind zerkratzt? ☊ Phần nào bị xước? ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2506) Reduzierte Ware ist vom Umtausch ausgeschlossen. ☊ Hàng giảm giá không đổi lại được. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2508) Ich kann Ihre Reklamation leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc không thể tiếp nhận khiếu nại được. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2510) Wir haben Ihnen die bestellte Ware am 15.02. zugeschickt. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gửi cho ông / bà / quý vị số hàng hóa được đặt vào ngày 15.02. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2526) Leider konnten wir bisher keinen Eingang auf unserem Konto feststellen. ☊ Rất tiếc cho tới thời điểm này tài khoản chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được tiền của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2530) Wenn Sie den Rechnungsbetrag nicht innerhalb der nächsten 10 Tage an uns überweisen, müssen wir unsere Forderung gerichtlich geltend machen. ☊ Nếu ông / bà / quý vị không chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi số tiền trong vòng 10 ngày tới, chúng tôi buộc phải nhờ đến sự can thiệp của luật pháp. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2542) Da Sie die letzte Rechnung erst nach der 2. Mahnung bezahlt haben, werden wir keine weiteren Bestellungen von Ihnen annehmen. ☊ Vì ông / bà / quý vị chỉ thanh toán hóa đơn lần trước sau thư nhắc nhở lần hai, do vậy chúng tôi sẽ không nhận các đơn đặt hàng tiếp theo của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2545) Unsere Zahlung an Sie wurde wieder zurückgebucht. ☊ Số tiền thanh toán của chúng tôi gửi đến quý vị bị chuyển ngược lại. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2553) Ist es möglich die Rechnung in monatlichen Raten zu bezahlen? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể thanh toán hóa đơn này bằng việc trả góp hàng tháng được không? ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2555) Können wir uns auf eine Teilzahlung einigen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể thống nhất về việc trả góp được không? ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2556) 306
Children usually like chocolate. ☊ Bọn trẻ thường thích chocolat. ☊ 346
I like rock and roll music. ☊ Tôi thích nhạc rock and roll. ☊ 389
I like chocolate. How about you? Do you like chocolate? ☊ Tôi thích chocolat. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có thích chocolat không? ☊ 750
When I was a child, I used to like chocolate. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé, tôi từng thích ăn chocolat. ☊ 1155
Where are the chocolates? Have you eatall of them? ☊ Chocolat đâu hết rồi? Cậu đã ăn hết tất cả rồi à? ☊ 2035
The photocopier doesn't seem to be working. — Try pressing the green button. ☊ Máy photocopy hình như không hoạt động. - Thử ấn nút màu xanh lá cây xem. ☊ 2328
Chocolate made from milk is milk chocolate. ☊ Chocolat làm từ sữa là chocolat sữa. ☊ 2546
There are only a few chocolates left. ☊ Chỉ còn một ít chocolat để lại. ☊ accept sb: It may take years to be completely accepted by the local community. ☊ accept ☊
accept sb into sth: She had never been accepted into what was essentially a man's world. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: I accept that this will not be popular. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted that...: It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted to be, have, etc. sth: The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe. ☊ accept ☊
Everything about the child's adoption was against accepted practice. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: My article has been accepted for publication. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: He is charged with accepting bribes from a firm of suppliers. ☊ accept ☊
Children must learn socially acceptable behaviour. ☊ acceptable ☊
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. ☊ acceptable ☊
Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels. ☊ acceptable ☊
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
The food was acceptable, but no more. ☊ acceptable ☊
The police gained access through a broken window. ☊ access ☊
Disabled visitors are welcome; there is good wheelchair access to most facilities. ☊ access ☊
Students must have access to good resources. ☊ access ☊
Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends). ☊ access ☊
Take out accident insurance before you go on your trip. ☊ accident ☊
I didn't think our meeting was accidental—he must have known I would be there. ☊ accidental ☊
rented/temporary/furnished accommodation ☊ accommodation ☊
Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday. ☊ accommodation ☊
The text is accompanied by a series of stunning photographs. ☊ accompany ☊
The work was done according to her instructions. ☊ according to ☊
The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience. ☊ according to ☊
to keep the accounts up to date ☊ account ☊
The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
He was unable to account for the error. ☊ account for sth ☊
Accurate records must be kept. ☊ accurate ☊
The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels. ☊ accurate ☊
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings. ☊ accurate ☊
She accused him of lying. ☊ accuse ☊
The government was accused of incompetence. ☊ accuse ☊
They stand accused of crimes against humanity. ☊ accuse ☊
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. ☊ achieve ☊
the greatest scientific achievement of the decade ☊ achievement ☊
acknowledge sb/sth: The country acknowledged his claim to the throne. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sb/sth as sth: He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
a generally acknowledged fact ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sth to be, have, etc. sth: It is generally acknowledged to be true. ☊ acknowledge ☊
She has acquired a good knowledge of English. ☊ acquire ☊
How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills? ☊ acquire ☊
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. ☊ acquire ☊
I have recently acquired a taste for olives. ☊ acquire ☊
How did the gallery come to acquire so many Picassos? ☊ acquire ☊
I've suddenly acquired a stepbrother. ☊ acquire ☊
There's a school just across from our house. ☊ across ☊
an Act of Congress ☊ act ☊
A Committee on Safety of Medicines was set up under the Act. ☊ act ☊
The play was well acted. ☊ act ☊
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly. ☊ act ☊
A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article. ☊ action ☊
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
She takes an active part in school life. ☊ active ☊
They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease. ☊ active ☊
Before our modern age, people had a more physical and active lifestyle. ☊ active ☊
Your proposal is being actively considered. ☊ actively ☊
leisure/outdoor/classroom activities ☊ activity ☊
I didn't want to say anything without actually reading the letter first. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back? ☊ actually ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. ☊ adapt ☊
The organisms were forced to adapt in order to survive. ☊ adapt ☊
Three of her novels have been adapted for television. ☊ adapt ☊
The juice contains no added sugar. ☊ add ☊
add sth to sth: A new wing was added to the building. ☊ add ☊
Chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria. ☊ add ☊
add A and B together: If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. ☊ add ☊
add sth (to sth): I have nothing to add to my earlier statement. ☊ add ☊
A service charge of 15% was added on to the bill. ☊ add sth on (to sth) ☊
children learning addition and subtraction ☊ addition ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
address sth: The letter was correctly addressed, but delivered to the wrong house. ☊ address ☊
an adequate supply of hot water ☊ adequate ☊
The room was small but adequate. ☊ adequate ☊
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students. ☊ adequate ☊
Are you adequately insured? ☊ adequately ☊
adjust sth: Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust yourself to sth: You'll quickly adjust yourself to student life. ☊ adjust ☊
admire sb/sth for sth: The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching. ☊ admire ☊
I've just been admiring your new car. ☊ admire ☊
admit sb/sth to/into sth: You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sth: He refused to admit to the other charges. ☊ admit ☊
It was a stupid thing to do, I admit. ☊ admit ☊
admit (that)...: They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sb that...: I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted that...: It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted to be, have, etc. sth: The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake. ☊ admit ☊
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. ☊ adopt ☊
She was forced to have her baby adopted. ☊ adopt ☊
preparing young people for adult life ☊ adult ☊
recent advances in medical science ☊ advance ☊
We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow. ☊ advance ☊
a week/month/year in advance ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
The rent is due one month in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
It's cheaper if you book the tickets in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
People were evacuated from the coastal regions in advance of the hurricane. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
advance sth: This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning. ☊ advance ☊
The troops were finally given the order to advance. ☊ advance ☊
There were only three of us on the advanced course. ☊ advanced ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
advantage over sb: Being tall gave him an advantage over the other players. ☊ advantage ☊
One advantage of/One of the advantages of living in the country is the fresh air. ☊ advantage ☊
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. ☊ advantage ☊
her adventures travelling in Africa ☊ adventure ☊
When you're a child, life is one big adventure. ☊ adventure ☊
Popper described science as the greatest adventure in the world. ☊ adventure ☊
I set out across the country looking for adventure. ☊ adventure ☊
advertise sth (as sth): The cruise was advertised as the 'journey of a lifetime'. ☊ advertise ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
Cigarette advertising has been banned. ☊ advertising ☊
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam. ☊ advice ☊
We were advised to seek legal advice. ☊ advice ☊
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) what, which, whether, etc...: The pharmacist will advise which medicines are safe to take. ☊ advise ☊
She wanted to put her affairs in order before she died. ☊ affair ☊
The debate was a pretty disappointing affair. ☊ affair ☊
world/international/business affairs ☊ affair ☊
an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries) ☊ affair ☊
affairs of state ☊ affair ☊
The south of the country was worst affected by the drought. ☊ affect ☊
She was held in deep affection by all her students. ☊ affection ☊
afford sth: Can we afford a new car? ☊ afford ☊
afford to do sth: We can't afford to go abroad this summer. ☊ afford ☊
Tamsin was afraid of making a fool of herself. ☊ afraid ☊
After you (= Please go first). ☊ after ☊
It was pleasantly cool in the house after the sticky heat outside. ☊ after ☊
She studies art two afternoons a week. ☊ afternoon ☊
Are you ready for this afternoon's meeting? ☊ afternoon ☊
Could you say it again, please? ☊ again ☊
Once again (= as had happened several times before), the train was late. ☊ again ☊
He was glad to be home again. ☊ again ☊
the fight against terrorism ☊ against ☊
She was forced to marry against her will. ☊ against ☊
He left school at the age of 18. ☊ age ☊
It's been an age since we've seen them. ☊ age ☊
international aid agencies caring for refugees ☊ agency ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
two weeks/months/years ago ☊ ago ☊
The letter came a few days ago. ☊ ago ☊
She was here just a minute ago. ☊ ago ☊
It was on TV not (so) long ago. ☊ ago ☊
He stopped working some time ago (= quite a long time ago). ☊ ago ☊
They're getting married? It's not that long ago (= it's only a short time ago) that they met! ☊ ago ☊
be agreed (on/about sth): Are we all agreed on this? ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (that...): It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting. ☊ agree ☊
an international peace agreement ☊ agreement ☊
The agreement (= the document recording the agreement) was signed during a meeting at the UN. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement between A and B: An agreement was finally reached between management and employees. ☊ agreement ☊
The two sides failed to reach agreement. ☊ agreement ☊
You'll have to get your parents' agreement if you want to go on the trip. ☊ agreement ☊
I'll run ahead and warn them. ☊ ahead ☊
The road ahead was blocked. ☊ ahead ☊
We've got a lot of hard work ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
He was looking straight ahead (= straight forward, in front of him). ☊ ahead ☊
The party was planned weeks ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
Our team was ahead by six points. ☊ ahead ☊
An extra £10 million in foreign aid has been promised. ☊ aid ☊
She stands accused of aiding and abetting the crime. ☊ aid and abet ☊
the aims of the lesson ☊ aim ☊
Bob's one aim in life is to earn a lot of money. ☊ aim ☊
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims. ☊ aim ☊
He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot). ☊ aim ☊
The temple was clearly visible from the air. ☊ air ☊
A surprise air attack (= from aircraft) was launched at night. ☊ air ☊
By the time the alarm was raised the intruders had escaped. ☊ alarm ☊
She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone. ☊ alarmed ☊
The rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate. ☊ alarming ☊
All this mail must be answered. ☊ all ☊
Not all of them were invited. ☊ all ☊
Italy joined the war on the Allied side in 1915. ☊ allied ☊
He is not allowed to stay out late. ☊ allow ☊
They shouldn't be allowed to get away with it. ☊ allow ☊
allow yourself to do sth: She won't allow herself to be dictated to. ☊ allow ☊
allow sth: Smoking is not allowed in the hall. ☊ allow ☊
We do not allow smoking in the hall. ☊ allow ☊
You're allowed an hour to complete the test. ☊ allow ☊
I'm not allowed visitors. ☊ allow ☊
allow sb/sth + adv./prep.: The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. ☊ allow ☊
You won't be allowed up (= out of bed) for several days. ☊ allow ☊
All these factors must be allowed for. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
Are you getting along all right in your new job? ☊ all right ☊
We've got to get up early, all right? ☊ all right ☊
'Can you do it?' 'Oh, all right.' ☊ all right ☊
All right class, turn to page 20. ☊ all right ☊
She's asked to be left alone but the press photographers follow her everywhere. ☊ leave/let sb alone ☊
I've told you before—leave my things alone! ☊ leave/let sth alone ☊
I looked along the shelves for the book I needed. ☊ along ☊
Houses had been built along both sides of the river. ☊ along ☊
You'll find his office just along the corridor. ☊ along ☊
I was just walking along singing to myself. ☊ along ☊
He pointed out various landmarks as we drove along. ☊ along ☊
The book's coming along nicely. ☊ along ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
The teacher listened to the children reading aloud. ☊ aloud ☊
He read the letter aloud to us. ☊ aloud ☊
The books should be ordered alphabetically by subject. ☊ alphabetically ☊
rubella, also known as German measles ☊ also ☊
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. ☊ alternative ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
Although small, the kitchen is well designed. ☊ although ☊
As always, Polly was late for school. ☊ as always ☊
amaze sb: Just the size of the place amazed her. ☊ amaze ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
amazed at sb/sth: I was amazed at her knowledge of French literature. ☊ amazed ☊
amazed by sb/sth: We were amazed by his generosity. ☊ amazed ☊
political/literary/sporting ambitions ☊ ambition ☊
ambition of being/doing sth: She never achieved her ambition of becoming a famous writer. ☊ ambition ☊
ambition to be/do sth: His burning ambition was to study medicine. ☊ ambition ☊
Discuss it among yourselves (= with each other) first. ☊ among ☊
You will receive a bill for the full amount. ☊ amount ☊
Small amounts will be paid in cash. ☊ amount ☊
We've had an enormous amount of help from people. ☊ amount ☊
The server is designed to store huge amounts of data. ☊ amount ☊
His earnings are said to amount to £300 000 per annum. ☊ amount to sth ☊
amuse sb: My funny drawings amused the kids. ☊ amuse ☊
Playing with water can keep children amused for hours. ☊ keep sb amused ☊
The first step is to define and analyse the problem. ☊ analyse ☊
At the meeting they presented a detailed analysis of twelve schools in a London borough. ☊ analysis ☊
The blood samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis. ☊ analysis ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
Can he read and write? ☊ and ☊
She came in and took her coat off. ☊ and ☊
anger at sb/sth: He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated. ☊ anger ☊
a 45° angle ☊ angle ☊
the rocket's angle of descent ☊ angle ☊
The tower of Pisa leans at an angle. ☊ angle ☊
The plane was coming in at a steep angle. ☊ angle ☊
His hair was sticking up at all angles. ☊ angle ☊
The photo was taken from an unusual angle. ☊ angle ☊
The painting changes slightly when seen from different angles. ☊ angle ☊
We need a new angle for our next advertising campaign. ☊ angle ☊
You can look at the issue from many different angles. ☊ angle ☊
The article concentrates on the human angle (= the part that concerns people's emotions) of the story. ☊ angle ☊
angry with/at sb about/for sth: I was very angry with myself for making such a stupid mistake. ☊ angry ☊
the animal kingdom ☊ animal ☊
This product has not been tested on animals. ☊ animal ☊
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ☊ ankle ☊
announce sth: They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. ☊ announce ☊
it is announced that...: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. ☊ announce ☊
announce sth: Has our flight been announced yet? ☊ announce ☊
The winners will be announced in reverse order. ☊ announce ☊
+ speech: 'I've given up smoking,' she announced. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: She announced that she'd given up smoking. ☊ announce ☊
annoy sb to do sth: It annoys me to see him getting ahead of me. ☊ annoy ☊
I bet she was annoyed at having to write it out again. ☊ annoyed ☊
an annual meeting/event/report ☊ annual ☊
The exhibition is held annually. ☊ annually ☊
I got another of those calls yesterday. ☊ another ☊
She had no answer to the accusations. ☊ answer ☊
The sender of the first correct answer to be drawn will receive £100. ☊ answer ☊
My prayers have been answered (= I have got what I wanted). ☊ answer ☊
He refused to answer the charges against him. ☊ answer ☊
We are grateful to all those people who answered our call for help with fund-raising. ☊ answer ☊
The eagerly anticipated movie will be released next month. ☊ anticipate ☊
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. ☊ anticipate ☊
anxious (about sth): He seemed anxious about the meeting. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious to do sth: She was anxious to finish school and get a job. ☊ anxious ☊
Any teacher will tell you that students learn at different rates. ☊ any ☊
She wasn't anybody before she got that job. ☊ anybody ☊
The exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them. ☊ anyone ☊
The water was cold but I took a shower anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
He's never been anywhere outside Britain. ☊ anywhere ☊
The two sides in the talks are still a long way apart (= are far from reaching an agreement). ☊ apart ☊
The whole thing just came apart in my hands. ☊ apart ☊
Their devotion was apparent. ☊ apparent ☊
My parents were concerned at my apparent lack of enthusiasm for school. ☊ apparent ☊
He said he would appeal after being found guilty on four counts of murder. ☊ appeal ☊
+ adj.: She didn't appear at all surprised at the news. ☊ appear ☊
He gave every appearance of (= seemed very much to be) enjoying himself. ☊ appearance ☊
apply sth to sb/sth: The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. ☊ apply ☊
The glue should be applied to both surfaces. ☊ apply ☊
apply sth to sth: The new technology was applied to farming. ☊ apply ☊
apply to sb/sth (for sth): to apply to a company/university ☊ apply ☊
appoint sb to sth: She has recently been appointed to the committee. ☊ appoint ☊
appoint sb to do sth: A lawyer was appointed to represent the child. ☊ appoint ☊
to make/keep an appointment ☊ appointment ☊
Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). ☊ appointment ☊
appointment with sb: an appointment with my lawyer ☊ appointment ☊
appointment for sth: an appointment for a blood test ☊ appointment ☊
appointment for sb to do sth: She made an appointment for her son to see the doctor. ☊ appointment ☊
her recent appointment to the post ☊ appointment ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. ☊ appreciate ☊
Your support is greatly appreciated. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate doing sth: I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. ☊ appreciate ☊
approach sb: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product. ☊ approach ☊
approach sb/sth: As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left. ☊ approach ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
appropriate to sth: The book was written in a style appropriate to the age of the children. ☊ appropriate ☊
He was accused of appropriating club funds. ☊ appropriate ☊
Five million dollars have been appropriated for research into the disease. ☊ appropriate ☊
She desperately wanted to win her father's approval. ☊ approval ☊
The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. ☊ approval ☊
Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans. ☊ approval ☊
The proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it). ☊ approval ☊
approval (for sth) (from sb): They required/received approval for the proposal from the shareholders. ☊ approval ☊
I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve. ☊ approve ☊
approve of sb doing sth: She doesn't approve of me leaving school this year. ☊ approve ☊
The course is approved by the Department for Education. ☊ approve ☊
an approximate number/total/cost ☊ approximate ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
She was born in April. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on the fifth of April/April the fifth. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on April fifth. ☊ April ☊
last April's election ☊ April ☊
John is the London area manager. ☊ area ☊
a well-argued article ☊ argue ☊
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men. ☊ argue ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
argument (with sb) (about/over sth): We had an argument with the waiter about the bill. ☊ argument ☊
A new crisis has arisen. ☊ arise ☊
Children should be disciplined when the need arises (= when it is necessary). ☊ arise ☊
They walked along arm in arm (= with the arm of one person linked with the arm of the other). ☊ arm ☊
He walked in with a tall blonde on his arm (= next to him and holding his arm). ☊ arm ☊
The country was arming against the enemy. ☊ arm ☊
She had armed herself for the meeting with all the latest statistics. ☊ arm ☊
an international armed conflict (= a war) ☊ armed ☊
Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government. ☊ armed ☊
Police were heavily armed. ☊ armed ☊
He was armed with a rifle. ☊ armed ☊
arms and ammunition ☊ arms ☊
We were all running around trying to get ready in time. ☊ around ☊
Digital television has been around for some time now. ☊ around ☊
The house is built around a central courtyard. ☊ around ☊
Our house is just around the corner. ☊ around ☊
arrange sth: The party was arranged quickly. ☊ arrange ☊
Can I arrange an appointment for Monday? ☊ arrange ☊
The books are arranged alphabetically by author. ☊ arrange ☊
arrangement for sth: I'll make arrangements for you to be met at the airport. ☊ arrangement ☊
She's happy with her unusual living arrangements. ☊ arrangement ☊
There are special arrangements for people working overseas. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement with sb (to do sth): You can cash cheques here by prior arrangement with the bank. ☊ arrangement ☊
Opposition leaders were put under house arrest (= not allowed to leave their houses). ☊ arrest ☊
Guests receive dinner on/upon arrival at the hotel. ☊ arrival ☊
By the time I arrived on the scene, it was all over. ☊ arrive ☊
The baby arrived (= was born) early. ☊ arrive ☊
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion ☊ arrive at sth ☊
Article 10 of the European Convention guarantees free speech. ☊ article ☊
A job interview is a very artificial situation. ☊ artificial ☊
the artificial barriers of race, class and gender ☊ artificial ☊
an exhibition of work by contemporary British artists ☊ artist ☊
the artistic director of the theatre ☊ artistic ☊
an artistic temperament (= behaviour thought to be typical of artists, musicians, etc.) ☊ artistic ☊
The bomb was disguised as a package. ☊ as ☊
The news came as a shock. ☊ as ☊
He doesn't earn as much as me. ☊ as ☊
He doesn't earn as much as I do. ☊ as ☊
As she grew older she gained in confidence. ☊ as ☊
As for food for the party, that's all being taken care of. ☊ as for sb/sth ☊
ashamed to be sth: The football riots made me ashamed to be English. ☊ ashamed ☊
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me. ☊ ashamed ☊
I cried at the end and I'm not ashamed to admit it. ☊ ashamed ☊
All our protests were brushed aside (= ignored). ☊ aside ☊
Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK. ☊ aside from ☊
ask sb to do sth: All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire. ☊ ask ☊
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ☊ ask ☊
She asked that she should be kept informed. ☊ ask ☊
I am writing to ask for some information about courses. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb sth: She asked the students their names. ☊ ask ☊
I often get asked that! ☊ ask ☊
I was asked if/whether I could drive. ☊ ask ☊
The book aims to cover all aspects of city life. ☊ aspect ☊
the most important aspect of the debate ☊ aspect ☊
The play was directed by Mike Johnson, assisted by Sharon Gale. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
assist sb to do sth: a course to assist adults to return to the labour market ☊ assist ☊
Can I be of any assistance? ☊ assistance ☊
She works as a care assistant in an old people's home. ☊ assistant ☊
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. ☊ associate ☊
He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education. ☊ associated ☊
Do you belong to any professional or trade associations? ☊ association ☊
The book was published in association with (= together with) English Heritage. ☊ association ☊
a proven association between passive smoking and cancer ☊ association ☊
She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
We were assured that everything possible was being done. ☊ assure ☊
at the corner of the street ☊ at ☊
She's at Yale (= Yale University). ☊ at ☊
Can you read a car number plate at fifty metres? ☊ at ☊
The country is now at war. ☊ at ☊
He was driving at 70 mph. ☊ at ☊
Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. ☊ atom ☊
attach sth to sth: Attach the coupon to the front of your letter. ☊ attach ☊
The research unit is attached to the university. ☊ attached ☊
Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. ☊ attack ☊
a sustained attack on the Arsenal goal ☊ attack ☊
an attack of nerves ☊ attack ☊
an acute attack of food poisoning ☊ attack ☊
a panic attack ☊ attack ☊
an attack of the giggles ☊ attack ☊
to launch an all-out attack on poverty/unemployment ☊ attack ☊
a scathing attack on the government's policies ☊ attack ☊
The school has come under attack for failing to encourage bright pupils. ☊ attack ☊
to launch/make/mount an attack ☊ attack ☊
a series of racist attacks ☊ attack ☊
A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. ☊ attack ☊
The vines were attacked by mildew. ☊ attack ☊
attempt to do sth: Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs. ☊ attempt ☊
Someone has made an attempt on the President's life. ☊ attempt ☊
his attempt on the world land speed record ☊ attempt ☊
We were shocked by his attempted suicide. ☊ attempted ☊
Our children attend the same school. ☊ attend ☊
She was in need of medical attention. ☊ attention ☊
The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired). ☊ attention ☊
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... ☊ attention ☊
the government's attitude towards single parents ☊ attitude ☊
attract sb: I had always been attracted by the idea of working abroad. ☊ attract ☊
attract sb to sb/sth: What first attracted me to her was her sense of humour. ☊ attract ☊
This proposal has attracted a lot of interest. ☊ attract ☊
His comments were bound to attract criticism. ☊ attract ☊
City life holds little attraction for me. ☊ attraction ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
The debate was televised in front of a live audience. ☊ audience ☊
His book reached an even wider audience when it was made into a movie. ☊ audience ☊
the moral authority to run the country ☊ authority ☊
It was done without the principal's authority. ☊ authority ☊
We acted under the authority of the UN. ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
My reaction was automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
You will automatically get free dental treatment if you are under 18. ☊ automatically ☊
the autumn term (= for example at a school or college in Britain) ☊ autumn ☊
Tickets are available free of charge from the school. ☊ available ☊
When will the information be made available? ☊ available ☊
Every available doctor was called to the scene. ☊ available ☊
at an average speed of 100 miles per hour ☊ average ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
Class sizes in the school are below the national average. ☊ average ☊
avoid sth: The accident could have been avoided. ☊ avoid ☊
The name was changed to avoid confusion with another firm. ☊ avoid ☊
to be half/fully awake ☊ awake ☊
to be wide awake (= fully awake) ☊ awake ☊
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. ☊ awake to sth ☊
He was nominated for the best actor award. ☊ award ☊
He was awarded damages of £50 000. ☊ award ☊
Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved. ☊ aware ☊
aware of sb/sth: She slipped away without him being aware of it. ☊ aware ☊
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. ☊ awkward ☊
The baby's crying! ☊ baby ☊
We could only get seats at the back (= of the room). ☊ back ☊
The house has three bedrooms at the front and two at the back. ☊ back ☊
Do you sleep on your back or your front? ☊ back ☊
Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
I think you've got that sweater on back to front. ☊ back to front ☊
They went ahead and sold it behind my back. ☊ behind sb's back ☊
Could you call back later, please? ☊ back ☊
He could no longer hold back his tears. ☊ back ☊
You've combed your hair back. ☊ back ☊
She fell back towards the end of the race. ☊ back ☊
Doctors have backed plans to raise the tax on cigarettes. ☊ back ☊
The programme of economic reform is backed (= given financial support) by foreign aid. ☊ back ☊
a United Nations-backed peace plan ☊ back ☊
back sth + adv./prep.: If you can't drive in forwards, try backing it in. ☊ back ☊
two doctors backed up by a team of nurses ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
The elections are taking place against a background of violence. ☊ background ☊
a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background ☊ background ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
He took a step backwards. ☊ backwards ☊
'Ambulance' is written backwards so you can read it in the mirror. ☊ backwards ☊
In the movie they take a journey backwards through time. ☊ backwards ☊
I felt that going to live with my parents would be a step backwards. ☊ backwards ☊
She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair. ☊ backward(s) and forward(s) ☊
The hero gets to shoot all the bad guys. ☊ bad ☊
You're heading for a bad attack of sunburn. ☊ bad ☊
bad news/weather/dreams/habits ☊ bad ☊
It was the worst experience of her life. ☊ bad ☊
Smoking gives you bad breath. ☊ bad ☊
Too bad every day can't be as good as this. ☊ too bad ☊
The country has been badly affected by recession. ☊ badly ☊
She opened her bag (= her handbag ) and took out her comb. ☊ bag ☊
baggage handlers (= people employed to load and unload baggage at airports) ☊ baggage ☊
The balance of $500 must be paid within 90 days. ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (out): This year's profits will balance our previous losses. ☊ balance ☊
His lack of experience was balanced by a willingness to learn. ☊ balance ☊
She tries to balance home life and career. ☊ balance ☊
balance (on sth): How long can you balance on one leg? ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (on sth): The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books. ☊ balance ☊
She balanced the cup on her knee. ☊ balance ☊
Chemical weapons are banned internationally. ☊ ban ☊
a campaign to ban smoking in public places ☊ ban ☊
ban sb from sth: He was banned from the meeting. ☊ ban ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
There is to be a total ban on smoking in the office. ☊ ban ☊
She always ties her hair back in a band. ☊ band ☊
a rock/jazz band ☊ band ☊
My salary is paid directly into my bank. ☊ bank ☊
All the ground floor windows were fitted with bars. ☊ bar ☊
a five-bar gate (= one made with five horizontal bars of wood) ☊ bar ☊
a bar of chocolate/soap ☊ bar ☊
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) ☊ bar ☊
a cocktail bar ☊ bar ☊
The car crashed into the safety barrier and burst into flames. ☊ barrier ☊
the language barrier (= when people cannot communicate because they do not speak the same language) ☊ barrier ☊
After the attack, they returned to base. ☊ base ☊
Basically, there's not a lot we can do about it. ☊ basically ☊
She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications. ☊ basis ☊
The basis of a good marriage is trust. ☊ basis ☊
This article will form the basis for our discussion. ☊ basis ☊
a long soak in a hot bath ☊ bath ☊
Please run a bath for me (= fill the bath with water). ☊ bath ☊
battery-powered/-operated ☊ battery ☊
a legal battle for compensation ☊ battle ☊
a battle with an insurance company ☊ battle ☊
the battle of the sexes ☊ battle ☊
the endless battle between man and nature ☊ battle ☊
battle (against sth): her long battle against cancer ☊ battle ☊
battle (with sth): his battle with alcoholism ☊ battle ☊
The meetings are always in the main conference room. ☊ be ☊
He had been abroad many times. ☊ be ☊
Life is unfair. ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be to do sth: The problem is to get it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be for me, you, etc.: This package is for you. ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
The house was still being built. ☊ be ☊
You will be told what to do. ☊ be ☊
I am studying Chinese. ☊ be ☊
Karen wasn't beaten in any of her games, but all the others were. ☊ be ☊
What is to be done about this problem? ☊ be ☊
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) ☊ beach ☊
Do parents have to bear the whole cost of tuition fees? ☊ bear ☊
She couldn't bear the thought of losing him. ☊ bear ☊
He can't bear being laughed at. ☊ bear ☊
bear to do sth: He can't bear to be laughed at. ☊ bear ☊
They want to beat the speed record (= go faster than anyone before). ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
His heart missed a beat when he saw her. ☊ beat ☊
a beautifully decorated house ☊ beautifully ☊
The woods were designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. ☊ beauty ☊
She's studying to become a teacher. ☊ become ☊
His job has become his whole life. ☊ become ☊
He likes to have a mug of cocoa before bed (= before going to bed). ☊ bed ☊
There's a shortage of hospital beds (= not enough room for patients to be admitted). ☊ bed ☊
beers brewed in Germany ☊ beer ☊
before lunch ☊ before ☊
the day before yesterday ☊ before ☊
The year before last he won a gold medal, and the year before that he won a silver. ☊ before ☊
She's lived there since before the war. ☊ before ☊
He arrived before me. ☊ before ☊
She became a lawyer as her father had before her. ☊ before ☊
Leave your keys at reception before departure. ☊ before ☊
Something ought to have been done before now. ☊ before ☊
We'll know before long (= soon). ☊ before ☊
Turn left just before (= before you reach) the bank. ☊ before ☊
Your name is before mine on the list. ☊ before ☊
He puts his work before everything (= regards it as more important than anything else). ☊ before ☊
The task before us is a daunting one. ☊ before ☊
The whole summer lay before me. ☊ before ☊
Do it before you forget. ☊ before ☊
Did she leave a message before she went? ☊ before ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
It may be many years before the situation improves. ☊ before ☊
Put that away before it gets broken. ☊ before ☊
You should have told me so before. ☊ before ☊
It had been fine the week before (= the previous week). ☊ before ☊
That had happened long before (= a long time earlier). ☊ before ☊
I think we've met before. ☊ before ☊
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. ☊ begin ☊
begin sth at/with sth: He always begins his lessons with a warm-up exercise. ☊ begin ☊
She began to cry. ☊ begin ☊
He began as an actor, before starting to direct films. ☊ begin ☊
What began as a minor scuffle turned into a full-scale riot. ☊ begin ☊
begin with sth: Use 'an' before words beginning with a vowel. ☊ begin ☊
'I'm thinking of a country in Asia.' 'What does it begin with (= what is the first letter)?' ☊ begin ☊
The school began in 1920, with only ten pupils. ☊ begin ☊
The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. ☊ beginning ☊
I've read the whole book from beginning to end and still can't understand it. ☊ beginning ☊
to study learned behaviours ☊ behaviour ☊
He's behind the rest of the class in reading. ☊ behind ☊
I was told to stay behind after school (= remain in school). ☊ behind ☊
behind (in sth): He was terribly behind in his work. ☊ behind ☊
Contrary to popular belief (= in spite of what people may think), he was not responsible for the tragedy. ☊ belief ☊
A society should be judged on its beliefs and values. ☊ belief ☊
believe (that)...: Police believe (that) the man may be armed. ☊ believe ☊
it is believed (that)...: It is believed that the couple have left the country. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: The vases are believed to be worth over $20 000 each. ☊ believe ☊
The bell went for the end of the lesson. ☊ bell ☊
Where do these plates belong (= where are they kept)? ☊ belong ☊
Are you sure these documents belong together? ☊ belong ☊
Several of the points you raise do not belong in this discussion. ☊ belong ☊
A person like that does not belong in teaching. ☊ belong ☊
I don't feel as if I belong here. ☊ belong ☊
Have you ever belonged to a political party? ☊ belong to sth ☊
Lions and tigers belong to the cat family. ☊ belong to sth ☊
Who does this watch belong to? ☊ belong to sb ☊
The islands belong to Spain. ☊ belong to sb ☊
He dived below the surface of the water. ☊ below ☊
Skirts will be worn below (= long enough to cover) the knee. ☊ below ☊
to do up/fasten/tighten a belt ☊ belt ☊
The knives were bent out of shape. ☊ bend ☊
bend sth: Glass and water both bend light. ☊ bend ☊
He couldn't see the benefit of arguing any longer. ☊ benefit ☊
the benefits of modern medicine ☊ benefit ☊
It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. ☊ benefit ☊
With the benefit of hindsight (= knowing what we have learnt since), we would do things differently. ☊ benefit ☊
For maximum benefit, take the tablets before meals. ☊ benefit ☊
I have typed out some lecture notes for the benefit of those people who were absent last week. ☊ for sb's benefit ☊
Who exactly stands to benefit from these changes? ☊ benefit ☊
He wrote his best songs before he was 25. ☊ best ☊
We want the kids to have the best possible education. ☊ best ☊
Those were the best years of my life. ☊ best ☊
Well-drained soil suits the plant best. ☊ best ☊
Painting is best done in daylight. ☊ best ☊
bet on/against sth: I wouldn't bet on them winning the next election. ☊ bet ☊
bet sth (on sth): He bet $2 000 on the final score of the game. ☊ bet ☊
bet (sb) (sth) (that...): She bet me £20 that I wouldn't do it. ☊ bet ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
bet sb (that)...: I'll bet you (that) he knows all about it. ☊ bet ☊
to win/lose a bet ☊ bet ☊
bet on sth: We've got a bet on who's going to arrive first. ☊ bet ☊
He had a bet on the horses. ☊ bet ☊
They all put a bet on the race. ☊ bet ☊
I hear you're taking bets on whether she'll marry him. ☊ bet ☊
I did it for a bet (= because sb had agreed to pay me money if I did). ☊ bet ☊
'Liverpool are bound to win.' 'Do you want a bet? ' (= I disagree with you, I don't think they will.) ☊ bet ☊
The meal couldn't have been better. ☊ better ☊
There's nothing better than a long soak in a hot bath. ☊ better ☊
She's far better at science than her brother. ☊ better ☊
Sound travels better in water than in air. ☊ better ☊
People are better educated now. ☊ better ☊
Families will be better off under the new law. ☊ be better off ☊
What's the betting that he gets his own way? ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
The betting is that he'll get his own way. ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
Children must attend school between the ages of 5 and 16. ☊ between ☊
Many changes took place between the two world wars. ☊ between ☊
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. ☊ between ☊
The bicycle was beyond repair (= is too badly damaged to repair). ☊ beyond ☊
Snowdon and the mountains beyond were covered in snow. ☊ beyond ☊
They were earning big money. ☊ big ☊
The bills are piling up (= there are more and more that have still not been paid). ☊ bill ☊
a degree in biology ☊ biology ☊
How far is human nature determined by biology? ☊ biology ☊
the biology of marine animals ☊ biology ☊
The area has a wealth of bird life. ☊ bird ☊
More than a third of Britain's bird species need urgent protection. ☊ bird ☊
Anne was French by birth but lived most of her life in Italy. ☊ birth ☊
It was the study of history that gave birth to the social sciences. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
a packet of chocolate biscuits ☊ biscuit ☊
The cake has a biscuit base (= one made from crushed biscuits). ☊ biscuit ☊
The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon. ☊ bit ☊
The school play was a huge success—the audience roared with laughter at all the funny bits. ☊ bit ☊
Greg thought for a bit before answering. ☊ bit ☊
a long and bitter dispute ☊ bitter ☊
to weep/shed bitter tears ☊ bitter ☊
I've learnt from bitter experience not to trust what he says. ☊ bitter ☊
She wept bitterly. ☊ bitterly ☊
a film made in black and white ☊ black and white ☊
If you lose your job, you'll only have yourself to blame. ☊ only have yourself to blame ☊
The government will have to take the blame for the riots. ☊ blame ☊
the university's science block ☊ block ☊
a small, blond boy ☊ blonde ☊
Is she a natural blonde (= Is her hair naturally blonde)? ☊ blonde ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
It was blowing hard. ☊ blow ☊
blow sth + adv./prep.: He drew on his cigarette and blew out a stream of smoke. ☊ blow ☊
She received a severe blow on the head. ☊ blow ☊
The new cuts will be seen as a crippling blow for people on low incomes. ☊ blow ☊
The room was decorated in vibrant blues and yellows. ☊ blue ☊
She has a seat on the board of directors. ☊ board ☊
the academic board (= for example, of a British university) ☊ board ☊
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) ☊ board ☊
board sth: The ship was boarded by customs officials. ☊ board ☊
You can take a boat trip along the coast. ☊ boat ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
An independent body has been set up to investigate the affair. ☊ body ☊
a meeting of representatives of the student body and teaching staff ☊ body ☊
The family of the missing girl has been called in by the police to identify the body. ☊ body ☊
The water was bubbling and boiling away. ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: Boil plenty of salted water, then add the spaghetti. ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: I'll boil the kettle and make some tea. ☊ boil ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: boiled carrots/cabbage ☊ boil ☊
The performance is booked up (= there are no more tickets available). ☊ book ☊
a national park on the border between Kenya and Tanzania ☊ border ☊
She was born with a weak heart. ☊ born ☊
born into sth: She was born into a very musical family. ☊ born ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
bother sb that...: Does it bother you that she earns more than you? ☊ bother ☊
Sorry to bother you, but there's a call for you on line two. ☊ bother ☊
a battle between the teams at the bottom of the league ☊ bottom ☊
I was always bottom of the class in math. ☊ bottom ☊
I went to the school at the bottom of our street. ☊ bottom ☊
Allow the tea leaves to settle to the bottom of the cup. ☊ bottom ☊
Footnotes are given at the bottom of each page. ☊ bottom ☊
the bottom step (of a flight of stairs) ☊ bottom ☊
in the bottom right-hand corner of the page ☊ bottom ☊
There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. ☊ bound ☊
a box of chocolates/matches ☊ box ☊
Her eldest boy is at college. ☊ boy ☊
the branch of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence' ☊ branch ☊
The bank has branches all over the country. ☊ branch ☊
the leading brand of detergent ☊ brand ☊
She died after a brave fight against cancer. ☊ brave ☊
We broke our journey in Oxford (= stopped in Oxford on the way to the place we were going to). ☊ break ☊
to break an appointment (= not to come to it) ☊ break ☊
He was breaking the speed limit (= travelling faster than the law allows). ☊ break ☊
break sth: to break a cup/window ☊ break ☊
Sentences can be broken up into clauses. ☊ break sth up ☊
Their marriage has broken up. ☊ break up ☊
We had our car broken into last week. ☊ break into sth ☊
Negotiations between the two sides have broken down. ☊ break down ☊
He broke down and wept when he heard the news. ☊ break down ☊
They had escaped to America shortly before war broke out in 1939. ☊ break out ☊
a well-earned break ☊ break ☊
We had to stop for breath before we got to the top. ☊ breath ☊
He recited the whole poem in one breath. ☊ breath ☊
He breathed deeply before speaking again. ☊ breathe ☊
The rabbits are bred for their long coats. ☊ breed ☊
Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs. ☊ breed ☊
the first panda to be bred in captivity ☊ breed ☊
The school is built of brick. ☊ brick ☊
The book serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science. ☊ bridge ☊
Cultural exchanges are a way of building bridges between countries. ☊ bridge ☊
a brief visit/meeting/conversation ☊ brief ☊
Mozart's life was brief. ☊ brief ☊
Her eyes were bright with tears. ☊ bright ☊
the brightest pupil in the class ☊ bright ☊
a brilliant young scientist ☊ brilliant ☊
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country. ☊ brilliant ☊
The news brought tears to his eyes (= made him cry). ☊ bring ☊
to bring a meeting to an end ☊ bring ☊
Bring the water to the boil. ☊ bring ☊
The article brought her into conflict with the authorities. ☊ bring ☊
Bring it up at the meeting. ☊ bring sth up ☊
He was brought up by his aunt. ☊ bring sb up ☊
a well/badly brought up child ☊ bring sb up ☊
bring to do sth: They were brought up to (= taught as children to) respect authority. ☊ bring sb up ☊
A crisis brings out the best in her. ☊ bring sth out ☊
The meeting has been brought forward from 10 May to 3 May. ☊ bring sth forward ☊
a broad expanse of water ☊ broad ☊
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. ☊ broad ☊
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
The concert will be broadcast live (= at the same time as it takes place) tomorrow evening. ☊ broadcast ☊
Most of the programmes are broadcast in English. ☊ broadcast ☊
We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made). ☊ broadcast ☊
a broken marriage/engagement ☊ broken ☊
After the summer in Spain, the children were brown as berries. ☊ brown ☊
a hairbrush ☊ brush ☊
blowing bubbles into water through a straw ☊ bubble ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
build (sth): They have permission to build 200 new houses. ☊ build ☊
build sth for sb: They had a house built for them. ☊ build ☊
We want to build a better life. ☊ build ☊
She's built up a very successful business. ☊ build sth up ☊
These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages. ☊ build sth up ☊
We've built up good relationships with our clients. ☊ build sth up ☊
All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
The music builds up to a rousing climax. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
the building of the school ☊ building ☊
a furnace that burns gas/oil/coke ☊ burn ☊
Two children were rescued from the burning car. ☊ burn ☊
The cigarette burned a hole in the carpet. ☊ burn ☊
The dam burst under the weight of water. ☊ burst ☊
The aircraft crashed and burst into flames (= suddenly began to burn). ☊ burst into sth ☊
She burst into tears (= suddenly began to cry). ☊ burst into sth ☊
He buried his face in his hands and wept. ☊ bury ☊
a school bus ☊ bus ☊
the main business of the meeting ☊ business ☊
My private life is none of your business (= does not concern you). ☊ business ☊
She has set up in business as a hairdresser. ☊ business ☊
They were both in the same line of business. ☊ business ☊
I'll be too busy to come to the meeting. ☊ busy ☊
a very busy life ☊ busy ☊
James is busy practising for the school concert. ☊ busy ☊
I'm sorry but I can't stay any longer. ☊ but ☊
If you're thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy. ☊ buy ☊
The house is heated by gas. ☊ by ☊
Can you finish the work by five o'clock? ☊ by ☊
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. ☊ by ☊
It would be better by far (= much better) to... ☊ by ☊
She seized her by the hair. ☊ by ☊
They're paid by the hour. ☊ by ☊
Excuse me, I can't get by. ☊ by ☊
a cabinet meeting ☊ cabinet ☊
a medicine cabinet ☊ cabinet ☊
The china was displayed in a glass cabinet. ☊ cabinet ☊
Benefit is calculated on the basis of average weekly earnings. ☊ calculate ☊
We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet. ☊ calculate ☊
it is calculated that...: It has been calculated that at least 47 000 jobs were lost last year. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life. ☊ calculate ☊
By my calculation(s), we made a profit of £20 000 last year. ☊ calculation ☊
Our guess was confirmed by calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
to call a meeting/an election/a strike ☊ call ☊
The doctor has been called to an urgent case. ☊ call ☊
He was in the front room, or the lounge or whatever you want to call it. ☊ call ☊
The game was called off because of bad weather. ☊ call sth off ☊
the distinctive call of the cuckoo ☊ call ☊
to get/have/receive a call from sb ☊ call ☊
to give sb/to make a call ☊ call ☊
I'll take (= answer) the call upstairs. ☊ call ☊
I left a message but he didn't return my call. ☊ call ☊
a local call ☊ call ☊
a long-distance call ☊ call ☊
What's their son called? ☊ called ☊
I don't know anyone called Scott. ☊ called ☊
I've forgotten what the firm he works for is called. ☊ called ☊
What's it called again? Yeah, that's right. A modem. ☊ called ☊
Her voice was surprisingly calm. ☊ calm ☊
The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. ☊ calm ☊
The trial was held in camera. ☊ in camera ☊
a campaign against ageism in the workplace ☊ campaign ☊
an anti-smoking campaign ☊ campaign ☊
The stadium can be emptied in four minutes. ☊ can ☊
Please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting. ☊ can ☊
I could drive a car before I left school. ☊ can ☊
Can I read your newspaper? ☊ can ☊
Can I take you home? ☊ can ☊
He can't have slept through all that noise. ☊ can ☊
The wedding was cancelled at the last minute. ☊ cancel ☊
Don't forget to cancel the newspaper (= arrange for it not to be delivered) before going away. ☊ cancel ☊
Most skin cancers are completely curable. ☊ cancer ☊
Smokers face an increased risk of developing lung cancer. ☊ cancer ☊
He stood as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ candidate ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby. ☊ be like taking candy from a baby ☊
a school cap ☊ cap ☊
capacity to do sth: your capacity to enjoy life ☊ capacity ☊
The hall was filled to capacity (= was completely full). ☊ capacity ☊
English is written with a capital 'E'. ☊ capital ☊
He has just been made team captain. ☊ captain ☊
capture sb: Allied troops captured over 300 enemy soldiers. ☊ capture ☊
capture sth: The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos. ☊ capture ☊
'How did you come?' 'By car.' ☊ car ☊
a birthday/get-well/good luck card ☊ card ☊
The model of the building was made of card. ☊ card ☊
medical/patient care ☊ care ☊
How much do men share housework and the care of the children? ☊ care ☊
the provision of care for the elderly ☊ care ☊
skin/hair care products ☊ care ☊
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) ☊ care ☊
Who's taking care of the children while you're away? ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
He's old enough to take care of himself. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
You should take better care of yourself. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
Don't worry about the travel arrangements. They're all being taken care of. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
care about sth: She cares deeply about environmental issues. ☊ care ☊
care what/whether, etc.: I don't care what he thinks. ☊ care ☊
care that...: She doesn't seem to care that he's been married four times before. ☊ care ☊
They care an awful lot about each other. ☊ care ☊
She moved back home to care for her elderly parents. ☊ care for sb ☊
My school career was not very impressive. ☊ career ☊
careful to do sth: He was careful to keep out of sight. ☊ careful ☊
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). ☊ careful ☊
The injured were carried away on stretchers. ☊ carry ☊
Police in many countries carry guns. ☊ carry ☊
to carry out an inquiry/an investigation/a survey ☊ carry sth out ☊
Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient. ☊ carry sth out ☊
Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left. ☊ carry on ☊
The most serious cases were treated at the scene of the accident. ☊ case ☊
You will each be given the chance to state your case. ☊ case ☊
The case will be heard next week. ☊ case ☊
When does her case come before the court? ☊ case ☊
It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. ☊ case ☊
In your case, we are prepared to be lenient. ☊ case ☊
Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately). ☊ case ☊
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. ☊ cash ☊
Customers are offered a 10% discount if they pay cash. ☊ cash ☊
catch sb doing sth: I caught her smoking in the bathroom. ☊ catch ☊
How many fish did you catch? ☊ catch ☊
'Throw me over that towel, will you?' 'OK. Catch!' ☊ catch ☊
Go on ahead. I'll catch up with you. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
Students over 25 fall into a different category. ☊ category ☊
The results can be divided into three main categories. ☊ category ☊
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. ☊ cause ☊
The walls and ceiling were painted white. ☊ ceiling ☊
How do people celebrate New Year in your country? ☊ celebrate ☊
The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life). ☊ celebration ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
The central issue is that of widespread racism. ☊ central ☊
Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine. ☊ central ☊
There will be rain later in central and eastern parts of the country. ☊ central ☊
chocolates with soft centres ☊ centre ☊
By the close of this century another two billion people will have been born. ☊ century ☊
certain to do sth: She looks certain to win an Oscar. ☊ certain ☊
certain of sth/of doing sth: If you want to be certain of getting a ticket, book now. ☊ certain ☊
To my certain knowledge he was somewhere else at the time (= I am sure about it). ☊ certain ☊
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. ☊ certain ☊
Without treatment, she will almost certainly die. ☊ certainly ☊
'Do you think all this money will change your life?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ certainly ☊
a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers) ☊ certificate ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
the chairman of the board of governors (= of a school) ☊ chairman ☊
Schools must meet the challenge of new technology (= deal with it successfully). ☊ challenge ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
challenge sb to do sth: The opposition leader challenged the prime minister to call an election. ☊ challenge ☊
Divers transfer from the water to a decompression chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
chance of sth happening: What chance is there of anybody being found alive? ☊ chance ☊
Of course we'll change it for a larger size, Madam. ☊ change ☊
change sth: I didn't have time to change clothes before the party. ☊ change ☊
I didn't have time to get changed before the party (= to put different clothes on). ☊ change ☊
Her life changed completely when she won the lottery. ☊ change ☊
Our ship changed course. ☊ change ☊
Let's stay in tonight for a change. ☊ change ☊
It makes a change to read some good news for once. ☊ change ☊
Complaints must be made through the proper channels. ☊ channel ☊
The newsletter is a useful channel of communication between teacher and students. ☊ channel ☊
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. ☊ channel ☊
in the previous/next/last chapter ☊ chapter ☊
Have you read the chapter on the legal system? ☊ chapter ☊
Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve sb's strong qualities). ☊ character ☊
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. ☊ characteristic ☊
They decided to drop the charges against the newspaper and settle out of court. ☊ charge ☊
After being questioned by the police, she was released without charge. ☊ charge ☊
a charge of theft/rape/attempted murder ☊ charge ☊
She rejected the charge that the story was untrue. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth: Before use, the battery must be charged. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
The children charged down the stairs. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb: Several people were arrested but nobody was charged. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb with sth/with doing sth: He was charged with murder. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth at sth: Calls are charged at 36p per minute. ☊ charge ☊
charge for sth: Do you think museums should charge for admission? ☊ charge ☊
charge sth to sth: They charge the calls to their credit-card account. ☊ charge ☊
The thieves were caught by police after a short chase. ☊ chase ☊
a high-speed car chase ☊ chase ☊
We lost him in the narrow streets and had to give up the chase (= stop chasing him). ☊ chase ☊
The chase is on! ☊ chase ☊
chat away (to/with sb): Within minutes of being introduced they were chatting away like old friends. ☊ chat ☊
I just called in for a chat. ☊ chat ☊
cheap perfume/jewellery/shoes ☊ cheap ☊
immigrant workers, used as a source of cheap labour (= workers who are paid very little, especially unfairly) ☊ cheap ☊
Calls cost 36p a minute cheap rate. ☊ cheap ☊
She is accused of attempting to cheat the taxman. ☊ cheat ☊
You're not allowed to look at the answers—that's cheating. ☊ cheat ☊
Anyone caught cheating will be automatically disqualified from the examination. ☊ cheat ☊
Are you accusing me of being a cheat? ☊ cheat ☊
She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check. ☊ check ☊
Check the oil and water before setting off. ☊ check ☊
Check your work before handing it in. ☊ check ☊
Please check in at least an hour before departure. ☊ check in (at...) ☊
Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post? ☊ check ☊
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. ☊ check ☊
It is vital to keep a check on your speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it). ☊ check ☊
walls painted in cheerful (= light and bright) colours ☊ cheerful ☊
a chemical element ☊ chemical ☊
chemical reactions/processes ☊ chemical ☊
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. ☊ chemical ☊
You can obtain the product from all good chemists. ☊ chemist ☊
Take this prescription to the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
I'll get it at the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
a chemist's/chemist shop ☊ chemist ☊
a research chemist ☊ chemist ☊
a degree in chemistry ☊ chemistry ☊
the university's chemistry department ☊ chemistry ☊
inorganic/organic chemistry ☊ chemistry ☊
chew sth (up): teeth designed for chewing meat ☊ chew ☊
the chief financial officer of the company ☊ chief ☊
In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
chocolate chip cookies (= biscuits containing small pieces of chocolate) ☊ chip ☊
All main courses are served with chips or baked potato. ☊ chip ☊
a box of chocolates ☊ chocolate ☊
women forced to make a choice between family and career ☊ choice ☊
We aim to help students make more informed career choices. ☊ choice ☊
This site has been chosen for the new school. ☊ choose ☊
The country was chopped up into small administrative areas. ☊ chop ☊
The procession moved into the church. ☊ church ☊
the conflict between Church and State ☊ church ☊
to go into the Church (= to become a Christian minister) ☊ church ☊
a packet/pack of cigarettes ☊ cigarette ☊
to light a cigarette ☊ cigarette ☊
Grants are awarded according to your financial circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
the country's capital city ☊ city ☊
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) ☊ civil ☊
claim (that)...: He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing. ☊ claim ☊
claim (sb/sth) to be/do sth: I don't claim to be an expert. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
it is claimed that...: It was claimed that some doctors were working 80 hours a week. ☊ claim ☊
Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. ☊ claim ☊
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). ☊ claim ☊
He always travels business class. ☊ class ☊
The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train. ☊ class ☊
There's a real touch of class about this team. ☊ class ☊
different classes of drugs ☊ class ☊
Dickens was in a different class from (= was much better than) most of his contemporaries. ☊ class ☊
differences of class, race or gender ☊ class ☊
the class system ☊ class ☊
a society in which class is more important than ability ☊ class ☊
We were in the same class at school. ☊ class ☊
The whole class was/were told to stay behind after school. ☊ class ☊
I was late for a class. ☊ class ☊
See me after class. ☊ class ☊
She works hard in class (= during the class). ☊ class ☊
I've been taking classes in pottery. ☊ class ☊
Are you still doing your French evening class? ☊ class ☊
classic cars (= cars which are no longer made, but which are still popular) ☊ classic ☊
classroom activities ☊ classroom ☊
the use of computers in the classroom ☊ classroom ☊
clean drinking water ☊ clean ☊
cleaner cars (= not producing so many harmful substances) ☊ clean ☊
The hotel was spotlessly (= extremely) clean. ☊ clean ☊
I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed). ☊ clean ☊
The villa is cleaned twice a week. ☊ clean ☊
On a clear day you can see France. ☊ clear ☊
The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake. ☊ clear ☊
You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview. ☊ clear ☊
clear (to sb) (that)...: It was quite clear to me that she was lying. ☊ clear ☊
The muddy water slowly cleared. ☊ clear ☊
The boy's lungs cleared and he began to breathe more easily. ☊ clear ☊
clear sth/sb: I had cleared my desk before I left. ☊ clear ☊
It was several hours before the road was cleared after the accident. ☊ clear ☊
The streets had been cleared of snow. ☊ clear ☊
The remains of the snow had been cleared from the streets. ☊ clear ☊
I hope it clears up this afternoon. ☊ clear up ☊
By lap two Walker was two metres clear of the rest of the runners. ☊ clear ☊
She's clever at getting what she wants. ☊ clever ☊
That (= what you just did) wasn't very clever, was it? (= it wasn't sensible) ☊ clever ☊
Admitting her mistake may have been quite a clever move on her part. ☊ clever ☊
Click here to add your opinion to the survey. ☊ click ☊
From here the path climbs steeply to the summit. ☊ climb ☊
The sun climbed higher in the sky. ☊ climb ☊
Can you climb down? ☊ climb ☊
the clock face (= the front part of a clock with the numbers on) ☊ clock ☊
close sth: to close a meeting/debate ☊ close ☊
to close a case/an investigation ☊ close ☊
a close contest/match/election ☊ close ☊
I think it's going to be close. ☊ close ☊
The game was closer than the score suggests. ☊ close ☊
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. ☊ close ☊
He was close to tears. ☊ close ☊
Our new house is close to the school. ☊ close ☊
He walked into the room, closely followed by the rest of the family. ☊ closely ☊
a closely contested election ☊ closely ☊
The two events are closely connected. ☊ closely ☊
It was scorching and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. ☊ cloud ☊
to join/belong to a club ☊ club ☊
Italy's national coach ☊ coach ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
As soon as the coast was clear he climbed in through the window. ☊ the coast is clear ☊
The car coasted along until it stopped. ☊ coast ☊
She took her feet off the pedals and coasted downhill. ☊ coast ☊
We coasted along the country lanes. ☊ coast ☊
Our horse coasted home (= won easily) by three lengths. ☊ coast ☊
animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth) ☊ coat ☊
to break/crack a code (= to understand and read the message) ☊ code ☊
It's written in code. ☊ code ☊
hot and cold water in every room ☊ cold ☊
to get/turn colder ☊ cold ☊
The water has gone cold. ☊ cold ☊
Talks between management and unions have collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
a state of mental/nervous collapse ☊ collapse ☊
She was taken to hospital after her collapse at work. ☊ collapse ☊
The walls were strengthened to protect them from collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
The peace talks were on the verge of collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
The package is waiting to be collected. ☊ collect ☊
Dirt had collected in the corners of the room. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth: We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes (= without intending to). ☊ collect ☊
That guitar's been sitting collecting dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth from sb/sth: Samples were collected from over 200 patients. ☊ collect ☊
a college course/library/student ☊ college ☊
She's at college. ☊ college ☊
a college campus/student ☊ college ☊
He got interested in politics when he was in college. ☊ college ☊
She's away at college in California. ☊ college ☊
He's hoping to go to college next year. ☊ college ☊
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion ☊ colour ☊
Her hair is a reddish-brown colour. ☊ colour ☊
colour sth: How long have you been colouring (= dyeing ) your hair? ☊ colour ☊
The temple is supported by marble columns. ☊ column ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
I always read her column in the local paper. ☊ column ☊
His treatment was a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs. ☊ combination ☊
Many course combinations are possible. ☊ combination ☊
The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners. ☊ combination ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water. ☊ combine ☊
combine with sth: Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. ☊ combine ☊
The German team scored a combined total of 652 points. ☊ combine ☊
His family comes first (= is the most important thing in his life). ☊ come ☊
She came second (= received the second highest score) in the exam. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: This design came to be known as the Oriental style. ☊ come ☊
The agreement came after several hours of negotiations. ☊ come ☊
come as sth: Her death came as a terrible shock to us. ☊ come ☊
The company has come a long way (= made lot of progress) in the last 5 years. ☊ come ☊
(+ adv./prep.): He came into the room and shut the door. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: I've come to get my book. ☊ come ☊
The water came up to my neck. ☊ come up to sth ☊
His performance didn't really come up to his usual high standard. ☊ come up to sth ☊
We watched the sun come up. ☊ come up ☊
The subject came up in conversation. ☊ come up ☊
The question is bound to come up at the meeting. ☊ come up ☊
The project is coming on fine. ☊ come on ☊
Her hair comes down to her waist. ☊ come down ☊
Your mother hasn't yet come round from the anaesthetic. ☊ come around/round ☊
These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. ☊ comfort ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. ☊ comfortable ☊
All the rooms were comfortably furnished. ☊ comfortably ☊
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life. ☊ command ☊
The troops were commanded by General Haig. ☊ command ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
The movie was not a commercial success (= did not make money). ☊ commercial ☊
a commission to design the new parliament building ☊ commission ☊
You get a 10% commission on everything you sell. ☊ commission ☊
He earned £2 000 in commission last month. ☊ commission ☊
In this job you work on commission (= are paid according to the amount you sell). ☊ commission ☊
1% commission is charged for cashing traveller's cheques. ☊ commission ☊
commission sb to do sth: She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem. ☊ commission ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
commit sb/yourself (to sth/to doing sth): The President is committed to reforming health care. ☊ commit ☊
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan. ☊ commit ☊
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. ☊ commitment ☊
She's on the management committee. ☊ committee ☊
a committee meeting ☊ committee ☊
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country. ☊ common ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
Christopher is commonly known as Kit. ☊ commonly ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
Her nervousness was communicating itself to the children. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. ☊ communicate ☊
All channels of communication need to be kept open. ☊ communication ☊
The local community was shocked by the murders. ☊ community ☊
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group) ☊ community ☊
ethnic communities ☊ community ☊
I enjoy Jo's company (= I enjoy being with her). ☊ company ☊
the National Bus Company ☊ company ☊
Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago. ☊ compare ☊
This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them). ☊ compare ☊
Comparison with other oil-producing countries is extremely interesting. ☊ comparison ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison (with sth): It is difficult to make a comparison with her previous book—they are completely different. ☊ comparison ☊
The tallest buildings in London are small in comparison with New York's skyscrapers. ☊ by/in comparison (with sb/sth) ☊
Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. ☊ compete ☊
compete to do sth: There are too many magazines competing to attract readers. ☊ compete ☊
He's hoping to compete in the London marathon. ☊ compete ☊
There is now intense competition between schools to attract students. ☊ competition ☊
We won the contract in the face of stiff competition. ☊ competition ☊
a music/photo, etc. competition ☊ competition ☊
to enter/win/lose a competition ☊ competition ☊
to gain a competitive advantage over rival companies ☊ competitive ☊
We received a number of complaints from customers about the lack of parking facilities. ☊ complaint ☊
complaint (that...): a complaint that he had been unfairly treated ☊ complaint ☊
I felt a complete idiot. ☊ complete ☊
You will receive payment for each complete day that you work. ☊ complete ☊
complex machinery ☊ complex ☊
Our sales information is processed by computer. ☊ computer ☊
He can't grasp the basic concepts of mathematics. ☊ concept ☊
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. ☊ concern ☊
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) ☊ concern ☊
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care. ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
Concerned parents held a meeting. ☊ concerned ☊
All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court. ☊ concerning ☊
+ speech: 'So it should be safe to continue,' he concluded. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. ☊ conclude ☊
It took the jury some time to reach the conclusion that she was guilty. ☊ conclusion ☊
We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion. ☊ conclusion ☊
The pathway is formed from large pebbles set in concrete. ☊ concrete ☊
They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend. ☊ condition ☊
They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. ☊ condition ☊
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. ☊ condition ☊
They have agreed to the ceasefire provided their conditions are met. ☊ condition ☊
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner. ☊ conduct ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
The conference will be held in Glasgow. ☊ conference ☊
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. ☊ conference ☊
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. ☊ confidence ☊
He gained confidence when he went to college. ☊ confidence ☊
She has every confidence in her students' abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
confident that...: I'm confident that you will get the job. ☊ confident ☊
It is cruel to keep animals in confined spaces. ☊ confined ☊
confirm sth: Rumours of job losses were later confirmed ☊ confirm ☊
it is confirmed that...: It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sth: After a six-month probationary period, her position was confirmed. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sb as sth: He was confirmed as captain for the rest of the season. ☊ confirm ☊
a conflict between two cultures ☊ conflict ☊
The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts. ☊ conflict ☊
A conflict between the two countries could easily spread across the whole region. ☊ conflict ☊
The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty. ☊ conflict ☊
Reports conflicted on how much of the aid was reaching the famine victims. ☊ conflict ☊
the economic problems confronting the country ☊ confront ☊
Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated. ☊ confront ☊
A confused situation followed the military coup. ☊ confused ☊
There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be. ☊ confusion ☊
To avoid confusion, please write the children's names clearly on all their school clothes. ☊ confusion ☊
Sacha felt confusion sweeping over her as she read the letter. ☊ confusion ☊
an international congress of trades unions ☊ congress ☊
Congress will vote on the proposals tomorrow. ☊ congress ☊
I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. ☊ connect ☊
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected. ☊ connect ☊
The towns are connected by train and bus services. ☊ connect ☊
The canal was built to connect Sheffield with the Humber estuary. ☊ connect ☊
They are connected by marriage. ☊ connected ☊
The two issues are closely connected. ☊ connected ☊
connection (between A and B): Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. ☊ connection ☊
conscious that...: I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched. ☊ conscious ☊
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes ☊ conservative ☊
At a conservative estimate, he'll be earning £50 000. ☊ conservative ☊
a carefully considered response ☊ consider ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
consider how/what, etc...: We need to consider how the law might be reformed. ☊ consider ☊
This award is considered (to be) a great honour. ☊ consider ☊
These workers are considered (as) a high-risk group. ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth + adj.: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: Consider yourself lucky you weren't fired. ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth to do sth: He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country. ☊ consider ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
You should consider other people before you act. ☊ consider ☊
The proposals are currently under consideration (= being discussed). ☊ consideration ☊
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
This entrance is in constant use. ☊ constant ☊
travelling at a constant speed of 50 m.p.h. ☊ constant ☊
Heat the sauce, stirring constantly. ☊ constantly ☊
construct sth: When was the bridge constructed? ☊ construct ☊
You must learn how to construct a logical argument. ☊ construct ☊
a well-constructed novel ☊ construct ☊
Our new offices are still under construction (= being built). ☊ construction ☊
consult sb about/on sth: I expect to be consulted about major issues. ☊ consult ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
Children should be brought into contact with poetry at an early age. ☊ contact ☊
This substance should not come into contact with food. ☊ contact ☊
This pesticide kills insects on contact (= as soon as it touches them). ☊ contact ☊
This chemical is liable to explode on contact with water. ☊ contact ☊
Have you kept in contact with any of your friends from college (= do you still see them or speak or write to them)? ☊ contact ☊
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police. ☊ contact ☊
life in contemporary Britain ☊ contemporary ☊
She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its contents. ☊ content ☊
a table of contents (= the list at the front of a book) ☊ content ☊
The content of the course depends on what the students would like to study. ☊ content ☊
a singing contest ☊ contest ☊
a talent contest ☊ contest ☊
to enter/win/lose a contest ☊ contest ☊
a contest for the leadership of the party ☊ contest ☊
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. ☊ context ☊
His decision can only be understood in context. ☊ context ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
You should be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context. ☊ context ☊
This quotation has been taken out of context (= repeated without giving the circumstances in which it was said). ☊ context ☊
She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The story will be continued in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
The rain has been continuous since this morning. ☊ continuous ☊
contract to do sth: to win/be awarded a contract to build a new school ☊ contract ☊
I was on a three-year contract that expired last week. ☊ contract ☊
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. ☊ contract ☊
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). ☊ contract ☊
contract sth to sth: 'I will' and 'I shall' are usually contracted to 'I'll' (= made shorter). ☊ contract ☊
contrast (to sb/sth): The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier. ☊ contrast ☊
The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports. ☊ contrast ☊
The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. ☊ contrast ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
The poem contrasts youth and age. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises. ☊ contrast ☊
Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. ☊ contribute ☊
We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. ☊ contribute ☊
All contributions will be gratefully received. ☊ contribution ☊
National Insurance contributions ☊ contribution ☊
a significant contribution to scientific knowledge ☊ contribution ☊
an important contribution to the debate ☊ contribution ☊
All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday. ☊ contribution ☊
A new advance has been made in the control of malaria. ☊ control ☊
The party is expecting to gain control of the council in the next election. ☊ control ☊
The Democrats will probably lose control of Congress. ☊ control ☊
A military junta took control of the country. ☊ control ☊
The teacher had no control over the children. ☊ control ☊
He's reached retiring age, but he's still firmly in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
Don't worry—everything's under control! ☊ be under control ☊
The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer. ☊ control ☊
Many biological processes are controlled by hormones. ☊ control ☊
She was given drugs to control the pain. ☊ control ☊
The whole territory is now controlled by the army. ☊ control ☊
Can't you control your children? ☊ control ☊
a multi-national company based in Britain but controlled from South Africa ☊ control ☊
a controlled environment ☊ controlled ☊
social conventions ☊ convention ☊
By convention the deputy leader was always a woman. ☊ convention ☊
She is a young woman who enjoys flouting conventions. ☊ convention ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
the Democratic Party Convention (= to elect a candidate for president) ☊ convention ☊
the Geneva convention ☊ convention ☊
the United Nations convention on the rights of the child ☊ convention ☊
conventional medicine ☊ conventional ☊
a telephone conversation ☊ conversation ☊
I had a long conversation with her the other day. ☊ conversation ☊
The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election. ☊ conversation ☊
The conversation turned to gardening. ☊ conversation ☊
I tried to make conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite). ☊ conversation ☊
Desperately he struggled to keep the conversation going. ☊ conversation ☊
I see no point in continuing this conversation. ☊ conversation ☊
She tried to steer the conversation away from the topic of marriage. ☊ conversation ☊
He felt a sudden alarm at the turn the conversation was taking. ☊ conversation ☊
convert sth (into sth): The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. ☊ convert ☊
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? ☊ convert ☊
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. ☊ convert ☊
convert sb (from sth) (to sth): She was soon converted to the socialist cause. ☊ convert ☊
The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution. ☊ convince ☊
Where did you learn to cook? ☊ cook ☊
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. ☊ cook ☊
He has been cool towards me ever since we had that argument. ☊ cool ☊
Cooler weather is forecast for the weekend. ☊ cool ☊
Relations between them have definitely cooled (= they are not as friendly with each other as they were). ☊ cool ☊
Melt the chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. ☊ cool ☊
cool sth: The cylinder is cooled by a jet of water. ☊ cool ☊
Drink plenty of cold water to cool yourself down. ☊ cool sb down/off ☊
Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat. ☊ cope ☊
The thieves replaced the original painting with a copy. ☊ copy ☊
The book sold 20 000 copies within two weeks. ☊ copy ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
Their tactics have been copied by other terrorist organizations. ☊ copy ☊
Turn right at the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights Boulevards. ☊ corner ☊
There's a hotel on/at the corner of my street. ☊ corner ☊
The wind hit him as he turned the corner. ☊ corner ☊
The car was taking the corners too fast. ☊ corner ☊
There was a television in the far corner of the room. ☊ corner ☊
a corner table/seat/cupboard ☊ corner ☊
the four corners of a square ☊ corner ☊
Write your address in the top right-hand corner of the letter. ☊ corner ☊
I hit my knee on the corner of the table. ☊ corner ☊
A smile lifted the corner of his mouth. ☊ corner ☊
a speck of dirt in the corner of her eye ☊ corner ☊
Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find. ☊ correct ☊
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. ☊ correct ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000. ☊ cost ☊
She saved him from the fire but at the cost of her own life (= she died). ☊ cost ☊
I didn't get it because it cost too much. ☊ cost ☊
cost sth to do sth: The hospital will cost an estimated £2 million to build. ☊ cost ☊
It costs a fortune to fly first class. ☊ cost ☊
cost sb sth: That one mistake almost cost him his life. ☊ cost ☊
We could write a letter to the director. ☊ could ☊
a council member/meeting ☊ council ☊
Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. ☊ count ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
Every point in this game counts. ☊ count ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
Billy can't count yet. ☊ count ☊
count doing sth: Few people can count on having a job for life. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
European countries ☊ country ☊
leading industrial countries ☊ country ☊
She didn't know what life in a foreign country would be like. ☊ country ☊
It's good to meet people from different parts of the country. ☊ country ☊
open/wooded, etc. country ☊ country ☊
superb walking country ☊ country ☊
Explore Thomas Hardy country. ☊ country ☊
They have the support of most of the country. ☊ country ☊
The rich benefited from the reforms, not the country as a whole. ☊ country ☊
to live in the country ☊ country ☊
We spent a pleasant day in the country. ☊ country ☊
a country lane ☊ country ☊
Everyone should enjoy the right of access to the countryside. ☊ countryside ☊
We went there a couple of years ago. ☊ couple ☊
I've seen her a couple of times before. ☊ couple ☊
I'll be with you in a minute. There are a couple of things I have to do first. ☊ couple ☊
There are a couple more files to read first. ☊ couple ☊
Several couples were on the dance floor. ☊ couple ☊
Taking her courage in both hands, she opened the door and walked in. ☊ take your courage in both hands ☊
She was overtaken on the last stretch of the course. ☊ course ☊
a French/chemistry, etc. course ☊ course ☊
to take/do a course in art and design ☊ course ☊
The college runs specialist language courses. ☊ course ☊
a degree course ☊ course ☊
a two-year postgraduate course leading to a master's degree ☊ course ☊
'Will you be there?' 'Course I will.' ☊ of course ☊
'Can I come, too?' 'Course you can.' ☊ of course ☊
She will appear in court tomorrow. ☊ court ☊
He won the court case and was awarded damages. ☊ court ☊
The case was settled out of court (= a decision was reached without a trial). ☊ court ☊
Your parents will have to cover your tuition fees. ☊ cover ☊
The survey covers all aspects of the business. ☊ cover ☊
the sales team covering the northern part of the country (= selling to people in that area) ☊ cover ☊
Much of the country is covered by forest. ☊ cover ☊
cover sb/sth in sth: The players were soon covered in mud. ☊ cover ☊
the front/back cover ☊ cover ☊
Her face was on the cover (= the front cover) of every magazine. ☊ cover ☊
He always reads the paper from cover to cover (= everything in it). ☊ cover ☊
a plastic waterproof cover for the stroller ☊ cover ☊
The walls were covered with pictures. ☊ covered ☊
a covered area of the stadium with seats ☊ covered ☊
The ice cracked as I stepped onto it. ☊ crack ☊
a cracked mirror/mug ☊ cracked ☊
Craft, Design and Technology (= a subject in some British schools) ☊ craft ☊
chefs who learned their craft in top hotels ☊ craft ☊
He drove like an idiot, passing in the craziest places. ☊ crazy ☊
I'm not crazy about Chinese food (= I don't like it very much). ☊ crazy ☊
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. ☊ create ☊
Try this new dish, created by our head chef. ☊ create ☊
He's a player who rarely seems to get the credit he deserves. ☊ credit ☊
We did all the work and she gets all the credit! ☊ credit ☊
Credit will be given in the exam for good spelling and grammar. ☊ credit ☊
All major credit cards are accepted at our hotels. ☊ credit card ☊
the fight against crime ☊ crime ☊
He turned to crime when he dropped out of school. ☊ crime ☊
a political/financial crisis ☊ crisis ☊
the government's latest economic crisis ☊ crisis ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
The Labour Party was facing an identity crisis. ☊ crisis ☊
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer). ☊ crisis ☊
Their marriage has reached crisis point. ☊ crisis ☊
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability? ☊ criterion ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
a critical moment in our country's history ☊ critical ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
criticisms levelled at (= aimed at) journalists ☊ criticism ☊
literary criticism ☊ criticism ☊
We were taught how to criticize poems. ☊ criticize ☊
The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticides. ☊ crop ☊
They crossed the finishing line together (= in a race). ☊ cross ☊
The straps cross over at the back and are tied at the waist. ☊ cross ☊
Our letters must have crossed in the mail (= each was sent before the other was received). ☊ cross ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
The match attracted a capacity crowd of 80 000. ☊ crowd ☊
crucial that...: It is crucial that we get this right. ☊ crucial ☊
Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school. ☊ crucial ☊
a cruel dictator ☊ cruel ☊
I can't stand people who are cruel to animals. ☊ cruel ☊
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind (= make sb suffer because it will be good for them later). ☊ cruel ☊
It's all right. Don't cry. ☊ cry ☊
I just couldn't stop crying. ☊ cry ☊
The little boy fell over and started to cry. ☊ cry ☊
cry for sb/sth: The baby was crying for (= because it wanted) its mother. ☊ cry ☊
cry about/over sth: There's nothing to cry about. ☊ cry ☊
cry with sth: He felt like crying with rage. ☊ cry ☊
+ speech: 'Waaa!' she cried. ☊ cry ☊
I found him crying his eyes out (= crying very much). ☊ cry ☊
That night she cried herself to sleep. ☊ cry ☊
cry for sth: She ran to the window and cried for help. ☊ cry ☊
+ speech: 'You're safe!' Tom cried in delight. ☊ cry ☊
+ speech: 'Help!' he cried out. ☊ cry out/cry out sth ☊
to give a cry of anguish/despair/relief/surprise/terror, etc. ☊ cry ☊
Her answer was greeted with cries of outrage. ☊ cry ☊
the cry of gulls circling overhead ☊ cry ☊
I felt a lot better after a good long cry. ☊ cry ☊
A culture of failure exists in some schools. ☊ culture ☊
The children are taught to respect different cultures. ☊ culture ☊
a coffee cup ☊ cup ☊
a cup and saucer ☊ cup ☊
a paper cup ☊ cup ☊
She drank the whole cup. ☊ cup ☊
two cups of flour and half a cup of butter ☊ cup ☊
an egg cup ☊ cup ☊
She's won several cups for skating. ☊ cup ☊
He lifted the cup for the fifth time this year (= it was the fifth time he had won). ☊ cup ☊
built-in cupboards ☊ cupboard ☊
He needs to learn to curb his temper. ☊ curb ☊
A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation. ☊ curb ☊
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured. ☊ cure ☊
There is no known cure but the illness can be treated. ☊ cure ☊
His clothes were curiously old-fashioned. ☊ curiously ☊
His hair curls naturally. ☊ curl ☊
Her hair was a mass of curls. ☊ curl ☊
The baby had dark eyes and dark curls. ☊ curl ☊
short curly hair ☊ curly ☊
I wish my hair was curly. ☊ curly ☊
a curly-headed boy ☊ curly ☊
Currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. ☊ currently ☊
This matter is currently being discussed. ☊ currently ☊
to draw/draw back/pull back the curtains (= to open them, so that the window is no longer covered) ☊ curtain ☊
We left just before the final curtain. ☊ curtain ☊
the unemployment-income curve (= a line on a graph showing the relationship between the number of unemployed people and national income) ☊ curve ☊
This scene was cut from the final version of the movie. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: to cut your hair/nails ☊ cut ☊
cut sth + adj.: He's had his hair cut really short. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: Don't cut the string, untie the knots. ☊ cut ☊
The canoe cut through the water. ☊ cut ☊
I've been advised to cut sugar out of my diet. ☊ cut sth out (of sth) ☊
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. ☊ cut sth out ☊
They cut off the enemy's retreat. ☊ cut sth off ☊
Our water supply has been cut off. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
I won't have a cigarette, thanks—I'm trying to cut down (= smoke fewer). ☊ cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth) ☊
She feels very cut off living in the country. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
Your hair could do with a cut (= it is too long). ☊ cut ☊
cycling shorts ☊ cycling ☊
events affecting the daily lives of millions of people ☊ daily ☊
Invoices are signed on a daily basis. ☊ daily ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. ☊ damage ☊
Smoking seriously damages your health. ☊ damage ☊
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ☊ damage ☊
The celebrations were a bit of a damp squib. ☊ a damp squib ☊
Find a partner and practise these new dance steps. ☊ dance ☊
Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. ☊ danger ☊
Smoking is a serious danger to health. ☊ danger ☊
We'd be on dangerous ground if we asked about race or religion. ☊ dangerous ground ☊
Sue has long dark hair. ☊ dark ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
This data was collected from 69 countries. ☊ data ☊
raw data (= that has not been analysed) ☊ data ☊
demographical/historical/personal data ☊ data ☊
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. ☊ data ☊
The details can be added at a later date. ☊ date ☊
The work will be carried out at a future date. ☊ date ☊
We need to fix a date for the next meeting. ☊ date ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
The skeleton has been dated at about 2 000 BC. ☊ date ☊
The forms should be dated and signed and sent back immediately. ☊ date ☊
The college dates back to medieval times. ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
I saw Tom three days ago. ☊ day ☊
They left the day before yesterday (= two days ago). ☊ day ☊
Take the medicine three times a day. ☊ day ☊
It's been a long day (= I've been very busy). ☊ day ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
One day, he walked out of the house with a small bag and never came back. ☊ one day ☊
a dead language (= one that is no longer spoken, for example Latin) ☊ dead ☊
Unfortunately racism is not yet dead. ☊ dead ☊
He dropped dead (= died suddenly) last week. ☊ dead ☊
The poor child looks more dead than alive. ☊ dead ☊
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. ☊ deal with sb ☊
A deal was struck after lengthy negotiations. ☊ deal ☊
The deal fell through (= no agreement was reached). ☊ deal ☊
Do you believe in life after death? ☊ death ☊
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) ☊ death ☊
a debate on abortion ☊ debate ☊
The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak). ☊ debate ☊
The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote. ☊ debate ☊
After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal. ☊ debate ☊
a heated/wide-ranging/lively debate ☊ debate ☊
the current debate about tax ☊ debate ☊
There had been much debate on the issue of childcare. ☊ debate ☊
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. ☊ debate ☊
I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country. ☊ debt ☊
a country's foreign debt burden ☊ debt ☊
it is decided (that)...: It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software. ☊ decide ☊
We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty). ☊ decision ☊
declare sth + noun: The area has been declared a national park. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth to be sth: The painting was declared to be a forgery. ☊ declare ☊
All income must be declared. ☊ declare ☊
The cake was decorated to look like a car. ☊ decorate ☊
Photographs of actors decorated the walls of the restaurant. ☊ decorate ☊
a Chinese theme in the interior decoration ☊ decoration ☊
This discussion's getting too deep for me. ☊ deep ☊
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. ☊ deep ☊
a deep economic recession ☊ deep ☊
to be in a deep sleep/trance/coma ☊ deep ☊
The water is only a few inches deep. ☊ deep ☊
deep water/snow ☊ deep ☊
Feelings about the death of a parent are bound to go deep. ☊ go/run deep ☊
Opinion is deeply divided on this issue. ☊ deeply ☊
The party faces defeat in the election. ☊ defeat ☊
soldiers who died in defence of their country ☊ defence ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand. ☊ defence ☊
The town walls were built as a defence against enemy attacks. ☊ defence ☊
Humour is a more effective defence than violence. ☊ defence ☊
the Department of Defense ☊ defence ☊
Further cuts in defence spending are being considered. ☊ defence ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth: Troops have been sent to defend the borders. ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks. ☊ defend ☊
defend against sb/sth: It is impossible to defend against an all-out attack. ☊ defend ☊
define sth as sth: Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law. ☊ define ☊
define sth: We need to define the task ahead very clearly. ☊ define ☊
The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete. ☊ define ☊
That's definite then, is it? ☊ definite ☊
Some old people want help; others most definitely do not. ☊ definitely ☊
The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change). ☊ definitely ☊
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. ☊ definition ☊
an angle of ninety degrees (90°) ☊ degree ☊
Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0°C). ☊ degree ☊
She has a degree in Biochemistry from Queen's University. ☊ degree ☊
a four-year degree course ☊ degree ☊
delay sth: The judge will delay his verdict until he receives medical reports on the offender. ☊ delay ☊
She's suffering a delayed reaction (= a reaction that did not happen immediately) to the shock. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours ☊ delicate ☊
She won the game easily, to the delight of all her fans. ☊ delight ☊
delighted to do sth: I'd be absolutely delighted to come. ☊ delighted ☊
delighted by/at sth: She was delighted by/at the news of the wedding. ☊ delighted ☊
deliver (sth) to sb/sth: Leaflets have been delivered to every household. ☊ deliver ☊
This sport demands both speed and strength. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate sb/sth to be sth: The theories were demonstrated to be false. ☊ demonstrate ☊
it is demonstrated that...: It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (against sth): students demonstrating against the war ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (in favour/support of sth): They are demonstrating in favour of free higher education. ☊ demonstrate ☊
deny sth: to deny a claim/a charge/an accusation ☊ deny ☊
Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. ☊ departure ☊
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island. ☊ departure ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
Depend upon it (= you can be sure) we won't give up. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth doing sth: Can we depend on you coming in on Sunday? ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: You can depend on her to be (= she always is) late. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth) ☊
I don't want to depend too much on my parents. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth) ☊
Does the quality of teaching depend on class size? ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
It would depend on the circumstances. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
depend how, what, etc...: Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience. ☊ depending on ☊
He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to. ☊ depending on ☊
'Is he coming?' 'That depends. He may not have the time.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I don't know if we can help—it all depends. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I might not go. It depends how tired I am. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
'Your job sounds fun.' 'It depends what you mean by 'fun'.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I shouldn't be too late. But it depends if the traffic's bad. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
to pay a deposit ☊ deposit ☊
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. ☊ deposit ☊
it depresses sb to do sth: It depresses me to see so many young girls smoking. ☊ depress ☊
to live in the depths of the country (= a long way from a town) ☊ depth ☊
What's the depth of the water here? ☊ depth ☊
Water was found at a depth of 30 metres. ☊ depth ☊
The word 'politics' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'city'. ☊ derive from sth, be derived from sth ☊
The current political situation in Vietnam is described in chapter 8. ☊ describe ☊
describe sb/sth as sth: The man was described as tall and dark, and aged about 20. ☊ describe ☊
Jim was described by his colleagues as 'unusual'. ☊ describe ☊
floral/abstract/geometric designs ☊ design ☊
a course in art and design ☊ design ☊
The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models. ☊ design ☊
The machine's unique design prevents it from overheating. ☊ design ☊
design sth (for sth): The method is specifically designed for use in small groups. ☊ design ☊
design sth (as sth): This course is primarily designed as an introduction to the subject. ☊ design ☊
design sth to do sth: The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time. ☊ design ☊
a badly designed kitchen ☊ design ☊
The dessert can be topped with cream, if desired (= if you like). ☊ desire ☊
The medicine did not achieve the desired effect. ☊ desire ☊
Stores are getting desperate after two years of poor sales. ☊ desperate ☊
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. ☊ desperate ☊
Doctors were fighting a desperate battle to save the little girl's life. ☊ desperate ☊
desperate (for sth): He was so desperate for a job he would have done anything. ☊ desperate ☊
I'm desperate for a cigarette. ☊ desperate ☊
They face a desperate shortage of clean water. ☊ desperate ☊
an expedition planned down to the last detail ☊ detail ☊
This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter. ☊ detail ☊
The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail. ☊ detail ☊
The fine detail of the plan has yet to be worked out. ☊ detail ☊
He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there. ☊ detailed ☊
determine sth: An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident. ☊ determine ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
a determined effort to stop smoking ☊ determined ☊
The site is being developed by a French company. ☊ develop ☊
A crisis was rapidly developing in the Gulf. ☊ develop ☊
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. ☊ develop ☊
A new type of painkilling drug has recently been developed. ☊ develop ☊
Are there further developments in the investigation? ☊ development ☊
the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy ☊ development ☊
a water-saving device ☊ device ☊
The results are shown in diagram 2. ☊ diagram ☊
I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary. ☊ diary ☊
The writer's letters and diaries are being published next year. ☊ diary ☊
Her husband died suddenly last week. ☊ die ☊
I'm dying for a glass of water. ☊ be dying for sth/to do sth ☊
to receive advice on diet ☊ diet ☊
I decided to go on a diet (= to lose weight) before my holiday. ☊ diet ☊
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries. ☊ difference ☊
What a difference! You look great with your hair like that. ☊ difference ☊
Changing schools made a big difference to my life. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
The programme was about customs in different parts of the country. ☊ different ☊
They are sold in many different colours. ☊ different ☊
It's difficult for them to get here much before seven. ☊ difficult ☊
It's really difficult to read your writing. ☊ difficult ☊
Your writing is really difficult to read. ☊ difficult ☊
My boss is making life very difficult for me. ☊ difficult ☊
children with severe learning difficulties ☊ difficulty ☊
The changes were made with surprisingly little difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
They discussed the difficulty of studying abroad. ☊ difficulty ☊
school dinners (= meals provided at school in the middle of the day) ☊ dinner ☊
The club's annual dinner will be held on 3 June. ☊ dinner ☊
the most direct route/course ☊ direct ☊
She has direct responsibility for all new trainees. ☊ direct ☊
He was directed to a table beside the window. ☊ direct ☊
A new manager has been appointed to direct the project. ☊ direct ☊
He was asked to take command and direct operations. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth against sth/sb: Most of his anger was directed against himself. ☊ direct ☊
All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams. ☊ direction ☊
She was entrusted with the direction of the project. ☊ direction ☊
Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box. ☊ direction ☊
Once again her life felt lacking in direction. ☊ direction ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction. ☊ direction ☊
directly opposite/below/ahead ☊ directly ☊
the managing director ☊ director ☊
an executive/non-executive director ☊ director ☊
He's on the board of directors. ☊ director ☊
the musical director ☊ director ☊
a regional director ☊ director ☊
the director of education ☊ director ☊
First remove any grease or dirt from the surface. ☊ dirt ☊
I always get given the dirty jobs (= jobs that make you become dirty). ☊ dirty ☊
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
disagree that...: Few would disagree that students learn best when they are interested in the topic. ☊ disagree ☊
I disagree with violent protests. ☊ disagree with sth/with doing sth ☊
disagreement on the method to be used ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (between A and B): It was a source of disagreement between the two states. ☊ disagreement ☊
Our countryside is disappearing at an alarming rate. ☊ disappear ☊
The movie had disappointed her (= it wasn't as good as she had expected). ☊ disappoint ☊
disappointed (that...): I'm disappointed (that) it was sold out. ☊ disappointed ☊
disappointed (not) to be...: She was disappointed not to be chosen. ☊ disappointed ☊
disapprove of sb/sth: He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made. ☊ disapprove ☊
Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. ☊ discipline ☊
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school. ☊ discipline ☊
to get/give/offer a discount ☊ discount ☊
discount sth as sth: The news reports were being discounted as propaganda. ☊ discount ☊
Most of our stock has been discounted by up to 40%. ☊ discount ☊
Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii. ☊ discover ☊
Scientists around the world are working to discover a cure for AIDS. ☊ discover ☊
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. ☊ discover ☊
discover (that)...: It was a shock to discover (that) he couldn't read. ☊ discover ☊
it is discovered that...: It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. ☊ discover ☊
sb/sth is discovered to be/have...: He was later discovered to be seriously ill. ☊ discover ☊
The discovery of a child's body in the river has shocked the community. ☊ discovery ☊
He saw life as a voyage of discovery. ☊ discovery ☊
discovery (that...): She was shocked by the discovery that he had been unfaithful. ☊ discovery ☊
The drug is not a new discovery—it's been known about for years. ☊ discovery ☊
This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. ☊ discuss ☊
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. ☊ discussion ☊
The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now. ☊ discussion ☊
Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. ☊ discussion ☊
A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club. ☊ discussion ☊
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. ☊ discussion ☊
disgusted (at/by sb/sth): I was disgusted at/by the sight. ☊ disgusted ☊
He was accused of dishonestly obtaining property. ☊ dishonestly ☊
He disliked it when she behaved badly in front of his mother. ☊ dislike ☊
He dismissed the opinion polls as worthless. ☊ dismiss ☊
The suggestion should not be dismissed out of hand (= without thinking about it). ☊ dismiss ☊
The screen will display the username in the top right-hand corner. ☊ display ☊
Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library. ☊ on display ☊
Salt dissolves in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
Dissolve the tablet in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
In the US, distance is measured in miles. ☊ distance ☊
You'll never get the ball in from that distance. ☊ distance ☊
distinguish A from B: It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other. ☊ distinguish ☊
distribute sth: The newspaper is distributed free. ☊ distribute ☊
distribute sth among sb/sth: The money was distributed among schools in the area. ☊ distribute ☊
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. ☊ distribute ☊
Cases of the disease are widely distributed through Europe. ☊ distribute ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
a school district ☊ district ☊
congressional districts ☊ district ☊
disturb sb: The letter shocked and disturbed me. ☊ disturb ☊
divide sth (up) (into sth): A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments. ☊ divide ☊
social/class divisions ☊ division ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
The marriage ended in divorce in 1996. ☊ divorce ☊
She did a year at college, but then dropped out. ☊ do ☊
She did well out of (= made a big profit from) the deal. ☊ do ☊
What have you done to your hair? ☊ do ☊
If they can't get it to us in time, we'll just have to do without. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
do doing sth: I could have done without being (= I wish I had not been) woken up at three in the morning. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
He plays better than he did a year ago. ☊ do ☊
an appointment at the doctor's ☊ doctor ☊
a Doctor of Philosophy/Law ☊ doctor ☊
Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court. ☊ document ☊
Save the document before closing. ☊ document ☊
You will be paid in American dollars. ☊ dollar ☊
domestic flights (= to and from places within a country) ☊ domestic ☊
domestic service (= the work of a servant in a large house) ☊ domestic ☊
He tended to dominate the conversation. ☊ dominate ☊
She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn't dominate. ☊ dominate ☊
the front/back door (= at the entrance at the front/back of a building) ☊ door ☊
She's just arrived—she's just come in the door. ☊ door ☊
He walked out the door. ☊ door ☊
There's somebody at the door (= at the front door of a house). ☊ door ☊
Text and graphics are printed at 300 dots per inch. ☊ dot ☊
'Otter' is spelt with a double t. ☊ double ☊
He earns double what she does. ☊ double ☊
I had to bend double to get under the table. ☊ double ☊
He gets paid double for doing the same job I do. ☊ double ☊
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts. ☊ have your doubts (about sth) ☊
This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. ☊ without/beyond doubt ☊
'Do you think England will win?'—'I doubt it.' ☊ doubt ☊
The class settled down and she began the lesson. ☊ down ☊
Did you get that down? ☊ down ☊
Tears ran down her face. ☊ down ☊
Her hair hung down her back to her waist. ☊ down ☊
the downward slope of a hill ☊ downward ☊
The garden sloped gently downwards to the river. ☊ downwards ☊
Official projections of the spread of AIDS have mercifully been revised downwards (= it has been predicted that the disease will not spread as fast as had earlier been suggested). ☊ downwards ☊
a draft constitution/treaty/agreement ☊ draft ☊
He quickly dragged a comb through his hair. ☊ drag ☊
a drama student ☊ drama ☊
I studied English and Drama at college. ☊ drama ☊
A powerful human drama was unfolding before our eyes. ☊ drama ☊
They watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. ☊ dramatic ☊
Students will study various plays and dramatic texts. ☊ dramatic ☊
a dramatic monologue ☊ dramatic ☊
'At last!' she cried dramatically. ☊ dramatically ☊
My eyes were drawn to the man in the corner. ☊ draw ☊
I had a vivid dream about my old school. ☊ dream ☊
I thought someone came into the bedroom, but it was just a dream. ☊ dream ☊
She tried to turn her dream of running her own business into reality. ☊ dream ☊
It was the end of all my hopes and dreams. ☊ dream ☊
She walked around in a dream all day. ☊ dream ☊
dream of/about sb/sth: I dreamt about you last night. ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I dreamt (that) I got the job. ☊ dream ☊
dream of/about sth: She dreams of running her own business. ☊ dream ☊
It was the kind of trip most of us only dream about. ☊ dream ☊
dream of/about doing sth: I wouldn't dream of going without you (= I would never go without you). ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I never dreamt (that) I'd actually get the job. ☊ dream ☊
I can't go to the door—I'm not dressed yet. ☊ dressed ☊
soft drinks (= cold drinks without alcohol) ☊ drink ☊
a drink of water ☊ drink ☊
She took to drink (= often drank too much alcohol) after her marriage broke up. ☊ drink ☊
In hot weather, drink plenty of water. ☊ drink ☊
a steam-driven locomotive ☊ drive ☊
a learner driver (= one who has not yet passed a driving test) ☊ driver ☊
The car comes equipped with a driver's airbag. ☊ driver ☊
driving lessons ☊ driving ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
You must drop your speed in built-up areas. ☊ drop ☊
drop sth (+ adv./prep.): Medical supplies are being dropped into the stricken area. ☊ drop ☊
She started a degree but dropped out after only a year. ☊ drop out (of sth) ☊
There was a substantial drop in the number of people out of work last month. ☊ drop ☊
He does not smoke or take drugs. ☊ drug ☊
teenagers experimenting with drugs ☊ drug ☊
I found out Steve was on drugs (= regularly used drugs). ☊ drug ☊
a hard (= very harmful) drug such as heroin ☊ drug ☊
a soft drug (= one that is not considered very harmful) ☊ drug ☊
Drugs have been seized with a street value of two million dollars. ☊ drug ☊
He was charged with pushing drugs (= selling them). ☊ drug ☊
I don't do drugs (= use them). ☊ drug ☊
prescribed drugs ☊ drug ☊
The doctor put me on a course of pain-killing drugs. ☊ drug ☊
drug companies ☊ drug ☊
The drug has some bad side effects. ☊ drug ☊
It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). ☊ dry ☊
My essay's due next Friday (= it has to be given to the teacher by then). ☊ due ☊
due to do sth: Rose is due to start school in January. ☊ due ☊
dull, lifeless hair ☊ dull ☊
Life in a small town could be deadly dull. ☊ dull ☊
Too much toxic waste is being dumped at sea. ☊ dump ☊
a toxic/nuclear waste dump ☊ dump ☊
The books were all covered with dust. ☊ dust ☊
That guitar's been sitting gathering dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ dust ☊
to do your duty for your country ☊ duty ☊
I'll have to go I'm afraid—duty calls. ☊ duty ☊
The company owes a duty of care to its customers. ☊ duty ☊
Mozart's early works (= those written at the beginning of his career) ☊ early ☊
The ruling overturned the court's earlier decision. ☊ early ☊
As I mentioned earlier... ☊ early ☊
a week earlier ☊ early ☊
earn (sth): He earns about $40 000 a year. ☊ earn ☊
She must earn a fortune (= earn a lot of money). ☊ earn ☊
earn sb sth: His victory in the tournament earned him $50 000. ☊ earn ☊
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. ☊ earn ☊
earn sth: He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law. ☊ earn ☊
As a teacher, she had earned the respect of her students. ☊ earn ☊
I need a rest. I think I've earned it, don't you? ☊ earn ☊
earn sb sth: His outstanding ability earned him a place on the team. ☊ earn ☊
the history of life on earth ☊ earth ☊
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. ☊ earth ☊
The ease with which she learns languages is astonishing. ☊ ease ☊
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ☊ ease ☊
Learning languages doesn't come easily to him. ☊ easily ☊
Several schools are within easy reach (= not far away). ☊ easy ☊
I'll agree to anything for an easy life. ☊ easy ☊
a market economy (= one in which the price is fixed according to both cost and demand) ☊ economy ☊
I sat down at the water's edge. ☊ edge ☊
She was educated in the US. ☊ educate ☊
He was educated at his local comprehensive school and then at Oxford. ☊ educate ☊
educate sb (in/on sth): Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking. ☊ educate ☊
privately educated children ☊ educated ☊
a British-educated lawyer ☊ educated ☊
He's a Princeton-educated Texan. ☊ educated ☊
primary/elementary education ☊ education ☊
secondary education ☊ education ☊
further/higher/post-secondary education ☊ education ☊
students in full-time education ☊ education ☊
adult education classes ☊ education ☊
a college/university education ☊ education ☊
the state education system ☊ education ☊
a man of little education ☊ education ☊
to learn to distinguish between cause and effect ☊ effect ☊
I can certainly feel the effects of too many late nights. ☊ effect ☊
The recommendations will soon be put into effect. ☊ bring/put sth into effect ☊
drugs that are effective against cancer ☊ effective ☊
The truth of this statement has been effectively demonstrated in Chapter 1. ☊ effectively ☊
The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people. ☊ effort ☊
a boiled egg ☊ egg ☊
a chocolate egg (= made from chocolate in the shape of an egg) ☊ egg ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
Pete can't go and I can't either. ☊ either ☊
elect sb/sth: an elected assembly/leader/representative ☊ elect ☊
the newly elected government ☊ elect ☊
elect sb to sth: She became the first black woman to be elected to the Senate. ☊ elect ☊
elect sb (as) sth: elect sb + noun: He was elected (as) MP for Oxford East. ☊ elect ☊
to win/lose an election ☊ election ☊
to fight an election ☊ election ☊
to vote in an election ☊ election ☊
In America, presidential elections are held every four years. ☊ election ☊
The prime minister is about to call (= announce) an election. ☊ election ☊
to run for election ☊ election ☊
The answer to the problem must be sought elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
Details of Keats' biography are given elsewhere (= in another part of this book, article, etc.) ☊ elsewhere ☊
embarrass sb: Her questions about my private life embarrassed me. ☊ embarrass ☊
I didn't want to embarrass him by kissing him in front of his friends. ☊ embarrass ☊
The speech was deliberately designed to embarrass the prime minister. ☊ embarrass ☊
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life! ☊ embarrassed ☊
Her remark was followed by an embarrassed silence. ☊ embarrassed ☊
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. ☊ embarrassing ☊
it emerges that...: It emerged that the company was going to be sold. ☊ emerge ☊
After the elections opposition groups began to emerge. ☊ emerge ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
The government has been granted emergency powers (= to deal with an emergency). ☊ emergency ☊
They made an emotional appeal for help. ☊ emotional ☊
emphasis (on/upon sth): The emphasis is very much on learning the spoken language. ☊ emphasis ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
The course has a vocational emphasis. ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize how, what, etc...: He emphasized how little was known about the disease. ☊ emphasize ☊
She swept her hair back from her face to emphasize her high cheekbones. ☊ emphasize ☊
employ sb to do sth: A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work. ☊ employ ☊
He criticized the repressive methods employed by the country's government. ☊ employ ☊
to be in paid employment ☊ employment ☊
pensions from previous employments ☊ employment ☊
It's not good to drink alcohol on an empty stomach (= without having eaten something). ☊ empty ☊
My life seems empty without you. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth of sth: The room had been emptied of all furniture. ☊ empty ☊
a new programme to enable older people to study at college ☊ enable ☊
I had never encountered such resistance before. ☊ encounter ☊
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. ☊ encounter ☊
encounter (between A and B): The story describes the extraordinary encounter between a man and a dolphin. ☊ encounter ☊
I've had a number of close encounters (= situations that could have been dangerous) with bad drivers. ☊ encounter ☊
It was his first sexual encounter (= first experience of sex). ☊ encounter ☊
Flaubert was her first encounter with French literature. ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb: We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sb to do sth: Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more. ☊ encourage ☊
encouragement (to sb) (to do sth): She was given every encouragement to try something new. ☊ encouragement ☊
The meeting came to an end (= finished). ☊ end ☊
The coup brought his corrupt regime to an end. ☊ end ☊
There's no end in sight to the present crisis. ☊ end ☊
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. ☊ end ☊
Their long struggle ended in failure. ☊ end in sth ☊
The debate ended in uproar. ☊ end in sth ☊
The movie has a car chase to end all car chases. ☊ a/the sth to end all sths ☊
It is rare to find a prominent politician with few political enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
The state has a duty to protect its citizens against external enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
The enemy was/were forced to retreat. ☊ enemy ☊
an energy crisis (= for example when fuel is not freely available) ☊ energy ☊
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. ☊ energy ☊
engaged (in sth): They are engaged in talks with the Irish government. ☊ engaged ☊
They were engaged in conversation. ☊ engaged ☊
I couldn't get through—the line's engaged. ☊ engaged ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
engine trouble ☊ engine ☊
Children seem to have lost their enjoyment in reading. ☊ enjoyment ☊
I get a lot of enjoyment from my grandchildren. ☊ enjoyment ☊
Do you get any enjoyment out of this type of work? ☊ enjoyment ☊
Don't ask me to do it. I've got enough problems as it is. ☊ enough ☊
I hadn't trained enough for the game. ☊ enough ☊
I hope my job's safe. Life is hard enough as it is. ☊ enough ☊
a murder enquiry ☊ enquiry ☊
enquiry into sth: a public enquiry into the environmental effects of the proposed new road ☊ enquiry ☊
to hold/order an enquiry into the affair ☊ enquiry ☊
a telephone enquiry ☊ enquiry ☊
enquiry (from sb) (about sb/sth): We received over 300 enquiries about the job. ☊ enquiry ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
All enquiries should be addressed to the customer services department. ☊ enquiry ☊
enter sth: 1 000 children entered the competition. ☊ enter ☊
enter sb/sth in sth: Irish trainers have entered several horses in the race. ☊ enter ☊
enter sb/sth for sth: How many students have been entered for the exam? ☊ enter ☊
enter (for sth): Only four British players have entered for the championship. ☊ enter ☊
to enter a school/college/university ☊ enter ☊
to enter Parliament (= become an MP) ☊ enter ☊
Knock before you enter. ☊ enter ☊
enter sth: Someone entered the room behind me. ☊ enter ☊
A note of defiance entered her voice. ☊ enter ☊
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
The entertainment was provided by a folk band. ☊ entertainment ☊
Local entertainments are listed in the newspaper. ☊ entertainment ☊
The show was good entertainment value. ☊ entertainment ☊
The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
I have never in my entire life heard such nonsense! ☊ entire ☊
entitle sb to sth: You will be entitled to your pension when you reach 65. ☊ entitle ☊
He read a poem entitled 'Salt'. ☊ entitle ☊
the front/back/side entrance of the house ☊ entrance ☊
countries seeking entry into the European Union ☊ entry ☊
She made her entry to the sound of thunderous applause. ☊ entry ☊
The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher. ☊ entry ☊
to be granted/refused entry into the country ☊ entry ☊
an airmail/padded/prepaid envelope ☊ envelope ☊
a pleasant working/learning environment ☊ environment ☊
tests carried out in a controlled environment ☊ environment ☊
This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. ☊ equal ☊
With his last jump he equalled the world record. ☊ equal ☊
This job could be done equally well by a computer. ☊ equally ☊
The findings of the survey apply equally to adults and children. ☊ equally ☊
The money was divided equally among her four children. ☊ equally ☊
The new regulation was seen as equivalent to censorship. ☊ equivalent ☊
There was no hope of escape from her disastrous marriage. ☊ escape ☊
For her, travel was an escape from the boredom of her everyday life. ☊ escape ☊
essential services such as gas, water and electricity ☊ essential ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
This book is essential reading for all nature lovers. ☊ essential ☊
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. ☊ essential ☊
The committee was established in 1912. ☊ establish ☊
The new treaty establishes a free trade zone. ☊ establish ☊
By then she was established as a star. ☊ establish ☊
Traditions get established over time. ☊ establish ☊
it is established that...: It has since been established that the horse was drugged. ☊ establish ☊
I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need. ☊ estimate ☊
a ballpark estimate (= an approximate estimate) ☊ estimate ☊
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade ☊ estimate ☊
At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher). ☊ estimate ☊
We got estimates from three firms and accepted the lowest. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate sth (at sth): The satellite will cost an estimated £400 million. ☊ estimate ☊
Police estimate the crowd at 30 000. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate sth to do sth: The deal is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate (that)...: We estimated (that) it would cost about €5 000. ☊ estimate ☊
it is estimated (that)...: It is estimated (that) the project will last four years. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate how many, large, etc...: It is hard to estimate how many children suffer from dyslexia. ☊ estimate ☊
The price is given in dollars or euros. ☊ euro ☊
He never even opened the letter (= so he certainly didn't read it). ☊ even ☊
an even contest ☊ even ☊
The two players were pretty even. ☊ even ☊
Children do not learn at an even pace. ☊ even ☊
The election was the main event of 2008. ☊ event ☊
In the light of later events the decision was proved right. ☊ event ☊
I'll get round to mending it eventually. ☊ eventually ☊
She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for 'The Times'. ☊ eventually ☊
She knows every student in the school. ☊ every ☊
I read every last article in the newspaper (= all of them). ☊ every ☊
Every one of their CDs has been a hit. ☊ every ☊
One in every three marriages ends in divorce. ☊ every ☊
The room bore evidence of a struggle. ☊ evidence ☊
evidence (for sth): We found further scientific evidence for this theory. ☊ evidence ☊
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. ☊ evidence ☊
Have you any evidence to support this allegation? ☊ evidence ☊
On the evidence of their recent matches, it is unlikely the Spanish team will win the cup. ☊ evidence ☊
I was asked to give evidence (= to say what I knew, describe what I had seen, etc.) at the trial. ☊ evidence ☊
He was released when the judge ruled there was no evidence against him. ☊ evidence ☊
the evil effects of racism ☊ evil ☊
the eternal struggle between good and evil ☊ evil ☊
The two men were exact contemporaries at university. ☊ exact ☊
Her second husband was the exact opposite of her first (= completely different). ☊ exact ☊
It happened almost exactly a year ago. ☊ exactly ☊
His words had exactly the opposite effect. ☊ exactly ☊
Demand for the product has been greatly exaggerated. ☊ exaggerate ☊
to sit an examination in mathematics ☊ examination ☊
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. ☊ examination ☊
Your proposals are still under examination. ☊ examination ☊
The issue needs further examination. ☊ examination ☊
examine sth: These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10. ☊ examine ☊
examine how, what, etc...: It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out. ☊ examine ☊
examine sth/sb for sth: The goods were examined for damage on arrival. ☊ examine ☊
I shall take four different examples from contemporary literature to illustrate my point. ☊ example ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
example (of sth): She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve. ☊ example ☊
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. ☊ for example ☊
Tours are arranged all year round (January excepted). ☊ except ☊
except sb/sth from sth: Children under five are excepted from the survey. ☊ except ☊
With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results. ☊ exception ☊
Children are not usually allowed in, but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case. ☊ make an exception ☊
All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last. ☊ with the exception of ☊
All students without exception must take the English examination. ☊ without exception ☊
Our school does an exchange with a school in France. ☊ exchange ☊
trade and cultural exchanges with China ☊ exchange ☊
an exchange of fire (= between enemy soldiers) ☊ exchange ☊
I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
excited (at sth): I'm really excited at the prospect of working abroad. ☊ excited ☊
excited (to do sth): He was very excited to be asked to play for Wales. ☊ excited ☊
He was flushed with excitement at the thought. ☊ excitement ☊
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years ☊ exciting ☊
Buses run every hour, Sundays excluded. ☊ exclude ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
a chief/senior/top executive in a computer firm ☊ executive ☊
an hour's class of exercising to music ☊ exercise ☊
exercise sth: Horses need to be exercised regularly. ☊ exercise ☊
When she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent. ☊ exercise ☊
Only one painting was exhibited in the artist's lifetime. ☊ exhibit ☊
The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life. ☊ exhibit ☊
an exhibition of old photographs ☊ exhibition ☊
Does life exist on other planets? ☊ exist ☊
Pakistan came into existence as an independent country in 1947. ☊ existence ☊
a crisis that threatens the industry's continued existence ☊ existence ☊
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. ☊ existence ☊
We led a poor but happy enough existence as children. ☊ existence ☊
The peasants depend on a good harvest for their very existence (= in order to continue to live). ☊ existence ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ exit ☊
Metals expand when they are heated. ☊ expand ☊
Student numbers are expanding rapidly. ☊ expand ☊
A child's vocabulary expands through reading. ☊ expand ☊
expect to do sth: You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months. ☊ expect ☊
expect (that)...: Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb/sth: to expect a visit/call/letter from sb ☊ expect ☊
expect sb to do sth: They expected all their children to be high achievers. ☊ expect ☊
expect to do sth: I expect to be paid promptly for the work. ☊ expect ☊
Against all expectations, she was enjoying herself. ☊ expectation ☊
She went to college with great expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
The numbers attending fell short of expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
The event did not live up to expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
Double the expected number of people came to the meeting. ☊ expected ☊
The garden was transformed at great expense. ☊ expense ☊
No expense was spared (= they spent as much money as was needed) to make the party a success. ☊ expense ☊
She always travels first-class regardless of expense. ☊ expense ☊
Do you have any previous experience of this type of work? ☊ experience ☊
She didn't get paid much but it was all good experience. ☊ experience ☊
We all learn by experience. ☊ experience ☊
Experience has taught me that life can be very unfair. ☊ experience ☊
It is important to try and learn from experience. ☊ experience ☊
In my experience, very few people really understand the problem. ☊ experience ☊
She knew from past experience that Ann would not give up easily. ☊ experience ☊
The country experienced a foreign currency shortage for several months. ☊ experience ☊
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. ☊ experience ☊
experienced in sth/in doing sth: He's very experienced in looking after animals. ☊ experienced ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
I've never cooked this before so it's an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
The system was installed four years ago as an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
experiment in sth: the country's brief experiment in democracy ☊ experiment ☊
I experimented until I got the recipe just right. ☊ experiment ☊
an expert on modern literature ☊ expert ☊
explain (sth) (to sb): First, I'll explain the rules of the game. ☊ explain ☊
it is explained that...: It was explained that attendance was compulsory. ☊ explain ☊
explain sth (to sb): scientific findings that help explain the origins of the universe ☊ explain ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
explanation (of sth): The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned. ☊ explanation ☊
explore sth (for sth): The city is best explored on foot. ☊ explore ☊
These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7. ☊ explore ☊
There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames. ☊ explosion ☊
an explosion of interest in learning Japanese ☊ explosion ☊
90% of the engines are exported to Europe. ☊ export ☊
Then the fruit is packaged for export. ☊ export ☊
the country's major exports ☊ export ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
Miles of sand are exposed at low tide. ☊ expose ☊
His views have been expressed in numerous speeches. ☊ express ☊
express how, what, etc...: Words cannot express how pleased I am. ☊ express ☊
an express bus/coach/train ☊ express ☊
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. ☊ expression ☊
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. ☊ expression ☊
The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. ☊ expression ☊
There are plans to extend the no-smoking area. ☊ extend ☊
The show has been extended for another six weeks. ☊ extend ☊
The school is extending the range of subjects taught. ☊ extend ☊
Can I have extension 4332 please? ☊ extension ☊
He's been granted an extension of the contract for another year. ☊ extension ☊
The pub had an extension (= was allowed to stay open longer) on Christmas Eve. ☊ extension ☊
She was given an extension to finish writing her thesis. ☊ extension ☊
the extension of new technology into developing countries ☊ extension ☊
My home life was becoming no more than an extension of my job. ☊ extension ☊
Extensive repair work is being carried out. ☊ extensive ☊
I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge. ☊ extent ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
To what extent is this true of all schools? ☊ to... extent ☊
The book discusses the extent to which (= how much) family life has changed over the past 50 years. ☊ to... extent ☊
Breakfast is provided at no extra charge. ☊ extra ☊
The government has promised an extra £1 billion for health care. ☊ extra ☊
extra help for single parents ☊ extra ☊
We don't charge extra for the activities—everything is included in the admission fee. ☊ extra ☊
Do you have this sweatshirt in an extra large size? ☊ extra ☊
It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party. ☊ extraordinary ☊
The president took the extraordinary step of apologizing publicly for his behaviour! ☊ extraordinary ☊
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances. ☊ extreme ☊
Don't go doing anything extreme like leaving the country. ☊ extreme ☊
an extreme nationalist organization ☊ extreme ☊
She found it extremely difficult to get a job. ☊ extremely ☊
The suspect has dark hair and green eyes. ☊ eye ☊
There were tears in his eyes. ☊ eye ☊
All eyes were on him (= everyone was looking at him) as he walked on to the stage. ☊ eye ☊
Ivy covered the front face of the house. ☊ face ☊
She looked around for a familiar face. ☊ face ☊
It's nice to see some new faces here this evening. ☊ face ☊
His face fell (= showed disappointment, sadness, etc.) when he read the headlines. ☊ face ☊
Place the card face up on the pile. ☊ face up/down ☊
The two have never met face to face before. ☊ face to face (with sb) ☊
The company is facing a financial crisis. ☊ face ☊
She had to face the fact that her life had changed forever. ☊ face ☊
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward. ☊ fact ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
The result will depend on a number of different factors ☊ factor ☊
fail to do sth: He failed to keep the appointment. ☊ fail ☊
a failing school ☊ fail ☊
The cause of the crash was given as engine failure. ☊ failure ☊
the failure of the United Nations to maintain food supplies ☊ failure ☊
His confession followed repeated failures to appear in court. ☊ failure ☊
The success or failure of the plan depends on you. ☊ failure ☊
She is still coming to terms with the failure of her marriage. ☊ failure ☊
A team learns from experience, both successes and failures. ☊ failure ☊
a faint smell of perfume ☊ faint ☊
We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road. ☊ faint ☊
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. ☊ faint ☊
The day was set fair with the spring sun shining down. ☊ fair ☊
She has long fair hair. ☊ fair ☊
All her children are fair (= they all have fair hair). ☊ fair ☊
to receive a fair trial ☊ fair ☊
It's not fair! He always gets more than me. ☊ fair ☊
fair on sb (to do sth): It's not fair on the students to keep changing the timetable. ☊ fair ☊
fair to do sth: It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. ☊ fair ☊
'You should really have asked me first.' 'Right, okay, fair comment.' ☊ fair ☊
We'll have to leave fairly soon (= before very long). ☊ fairly ☊
Her attitude could fairly be described as hostile. ☊ fairly ☊
The children are learning to understand people of different faiths. ☊ faith ☊
She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company. ☊ faithful ☊
I have been a faithful reader of your newspaper for many years. ☊ faithful ☊
The events were faithfully recorded in her diary. ☊ faithfully ☊
fall into sth: I had fallen into conversation with a man on the train. ☊ fall ☊
Her hair fell over her shoulders in a mass of curls. ☊ fall ☊
to achieve/win instant fame ☊ fame ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
to look/sound/taste familiar ☊ familiar ☊
He's a familiar figure in the neighbourhood. ☊ familiar ☊
Something about her voice was vaguely familiar. ☊ familiar ☊
I couldn't see any familiar faces in the room. ☊ familiar ☊
familiar to sb: The smell is very familiar to everyone who lives near a bakery. ☊ familiar ☊
Violent attacks are becoming all too familiar (= sadly familiar). ☊ familiar ☊
an area with which I had been familiar since childhood ☊ familiar ☊
By now you will be familiar with the one-way system in the centre of town. ☊ familiar ☊
Almost every family in the country owns a television. ☊ family ☊
one-parent/single-parent families ☊ family ☊
He's a friend of the family (= he is known and liked by the parents and the children). ☊ family ☊
This painting has been in our family for generations. ☊ family ☊
Lions belong to the cat family. ☊ family ☊
family life ☊ family ☊
'Everything's under control.' 'Famous last words!' ☊ famous last words ☊
They added a lot of fancy footwork to the dance. ☊ fancy ☊
I read as far as the third chapter. ☊ far ☊
There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be. ☊ far ☊
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. ☊ far ☊
far ahead: Let's try to plan further ahead. ☊ far ☊
countries as far apart as Japan and Brazil ☊ far ☊
They made for an empty table in the far corner. ☊ far ☊
farm buildings/machinery ☊ farm ☊
farther along the road ☊ farther ☊
a competition to see who could throw (the) farthest ☊ farthest ☊
Fashions in art and literature come and go. ☊ fashion ☊
It's becoming fashionable to have long hair again. ☊ fashionable ☊
the fastest rate of increase for years ☊ fast ☊
a fast learner ☊ fast ☊
The water was rising fast. ☊ fast ☊
Britain is fast becoming a nation of fatties. ☊ fast ☊
fasten sth up: He fastened up his coat and hurried out. ☊ fasten ☊
He fastened back the shutters. ☊ fasten ☊
He fastened the papers together with a paper clip. ☊ fasten ☊
You'll get fat if you eat so much chocolate. ☊ fat ☊
a fat volume on American history ☊ fat ☊
to turn a faucet on/off ☊ faucet ☊
The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. ☊ favour ☊
Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? ☊ favour ☊
He argued in favour of a strike. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
Most of the 'don't knows' in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
it is feared (that)...: It is feared (that) he may have been kidnapped. ☊ fear ☊
a federal republic ☊ federal ☊
fee-paying schools (= that you have to pay to go to) ☊ fee ☊
The baby can't feed itself yet (= can't put food into its own mouth). ☊ feed ☊
feed sb/sth (on) sth: The cattle are fed (on) barley. ☊ feed ☊
feed sth to sb/sth: The barley is fed to the cattle. ☊ feed ☊
Slugs and snails feed at night. ☊ feed ☊
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. ☊ feel ☊
feel it to be sth: She felt it to be her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + adj.: I felt it advisable to do nothing. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours. ☊ feel ☊
How does it feel to be alone all day? ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: I felt like a complete idiot. ☊ feel ☊
It makes me feel good to know my work is appreciated. ☊ feel good ☊
He felt like bursting into tears. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (of sth): He suddenly had the feeling of being followed. ☊ feeling ☊
More females than males are employed in the factory. ☊ female ☊
The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water. ☊ fetch ☊
Few people understand the difference. ☊ few ☊
Very few students learn Latin now. ☊ few ☊
Very few of his books are worth reading. ☊ few ☊
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). ☊ field ☊
All of them are experts in their chosen field. ☊ field ☊
the fifth century BC ☊ fifth ☊
the world's fifth-largest oil exporter ☊ fifth ☊
He finished fifth in the race. ☊ fifth ☊
to fight racism/corruption/poverty, etc. ☊ fight ☊
fight sb/sth (for sth): to fight an election/a campaign ☊ fight ☊
fight for sth: She's fighting for a place in the national team. ☊ fight ☊
soldiers trained to fight ☊ fight ☊
They gathered soldiers to fight the invading army. ☊ fight ☊
prize fighting (= fighting in boxing matches for money) ☊ fighting ☊
Did you have a fight with him? ☊ fight ☊
We had a fight over money. ☊ fight ☊
fight (against sth): the fight against crime ☊ fight ☊
fight (to do sth): Workers won their fight to stop compulsory redundancies. ☊ fight ☊
I had a fight with the ticket machine, which was being temperamental. ☊ fight ☊
a street/gang fight ☊ fight ☊
fight (between A and B): A fight broke out between rival groups of fans. ☊ fight ☊
a world title fight (= fighting as a sport, especially boxing ) ☊ fight ☊
I'm watching my figure (= trying not to get fat). ☊ figure ☊
Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
The crack in the wall had been filled with plaster. ☊ fill ☊
The school is filled to capacity. ☊ fill ☊
fill sth with sth: to fill a hole with earth/a bucket with water ☊ fill ☊
fill sth + adj.: Fill a pan half full of water. ☊ fill ☊
fill (with sth): The room was filling quickly. ☊ fill ☊
Her eyes suddenly filled with tears. ☊ fill ☊
The hole has been filled in. ☊ fill sth in ☊
an international film festival ☊ film ☊
The film was shot on location in France. ☊ film ☊
to study film and photography ☊ film ☊
The show was filmed on location in New York. ☊ film ☊
the 2010 World Cup Finals (= the last few games in the competition) ☊ final ☊
The winner of each contest goes through to the grand final. ☊ final ☊
The law was finally passed in May 2009. ☊ finally ☊
Finally, stir in the fruit and walnuts. ☊ finally ☊
The matter was not finally settled until later. ☊ finally ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
the finance director/department ☊ finance ☊
the world of high finance (= finance involving large companies or countries) ☊ finance ☊
an independent financial adviser ☊ financial ☊
find (that)...: I find (that) it pays to be honest. ☊ find ☊
Her blood was found to contain poison. ☊ find ☊
it is found that...: It was found that her blood contained poison. ☊ find ☊
find sth/sb: scientists trying to find a cure for cancer ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj.: The child was found safe and well. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj.: A whale was found washed up on the shore. ☊ find ☊
find what, when, etc...: Can you find out what time the meeting starts? ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
find that...: We found out later that we had been at the same school. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
fine blond hair ☊ fine ☊
fine bone china ☊ fine ☊
'Bob wants to know if he can come too.''That's fine by me.' ☊ fine ☊
'Can I get you another drink?' 'No, thanks. I'm fine.' ☊ fine ☊
people who enjoy the finer things in life (= for example art, good food, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
fine sb (for sth/for doing sth): She was fined for speeding. ☊ fine ☊
finely chopped herbs ☊ finely ☊
a finely furnished room ☊ finely ☊
The match was finely balanced throughout. ☊ finely ☊
She ran her fingers through her hair. ☊ finger ☊
a dramatic finish to the race ☊ finish ☊
They won in the end but it was a tight finish. ☊ finish ☊
I won't be finished for another hour. ☊ finished ☊
Their marriage was finished. ☊ finished ☊
We sat in front of a roaring fire. ☊ fire ☊
fire (sth) (at sb/sth): Missiles were fired at the enemy. ☊ fire ☊
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. ☊ firm ☊
Bake the cakes until they are firm to the touch. ☊ firm ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
Keep your eyes firmly fixed on the road ahead. ☊ firmly ☊
students in their first year at college ☊ first ☊
She won first prize in the competition. ☊ first ☊
Who came first in the race (= who won)? ☊ first ☊
First of all, let me ask you something. ☊ first of all ☊
The content of any article needs, first of all, to be relevant to the reader. ☊ first of all ☊
I was the first in my family to go to college. ☊ first ☊
They caught several fish. ☊ fish ☊
tropical/marine/freshwater fish ☊ fish ☊
I had to fit ten appointments into one morning. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
He's never done this type of work before; I'm not sure how he'll fit in with the other people. ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
fit to do sth: Your car isn't fit to be on the road! ☊ fit ☊
Has the date of the next meeting been fixed? ☊ fix ☊
Their prices are fixed until the end of the year (= will not change before then). ☊ fix ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
The black and white flag went down, and the race began. ☊ flag ☊
The curtains were enveloped in a sheet of flame. ☊ flame ☊
Flashes of light were followed by an explosion. ☊ flash ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
They're renting a furnished flat on the third floor. ☊ flat ☊
Many large old houses have been converted into flats. ☊ flat ☊
The tomatoes give extra flavour to the sauce. ☊ flavour ☊
The film retains much of the book's exotic flavour. ☊ flavour ☊
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. ☊ flavour ☊
If we leave now, I can catch the earlier flight. ☊ flight ☊
mercy/relief flights (= planes taking help to countries where there is a war) ☊ flight ☊
a domestic/an international flight ☊ flight ☊
People seem to float in and out of my life. ☊ float ☊
float in/on sth: A plastic bag was floating in the water. ☊ float ☊
The child was in floods of tears (= crying a lot). ☊ flood ☊
The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country. ☊ flood ☊
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). ☊ flood ☊
Refugees continue to flood into neighbouring countries. ☊ flood ☊
Telephone calls came flooding in from all over the country. ☊ flood ☊
flooded fields ☊ flooded ☊
an endless flow of refugees into the country ☊ flow ☊
She lost control and the tears began to flow. ☊ flow ☊
The roses are in flower early this year. ☊ flower ☊
The crocuses are late coming into flower. ☊ flower ☊
The train was flying along. ☊ fly ☊
to fly at the speed of sound ☊ fly ☊
a pilot trained to fly large passenger planes ☊ fly ☊
He's learning to fly. ☊ fly ☊
flying lessons ☊ flying ☊
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. ☊ focus ☊
It was the main focus of attention at the meeting. ☊ focus ☊
focus for sth: His comments provided a focus for debate. ☊ focus ☊
The incident brought the problem of violence in schools into sharp focus. ☊ focus ☊
The children's faces are badly out of focus (= not clearly shown) in the photograph. ☊ focus ☊
fold sth (back, down, over, etc.): The blankets had been folded down. ☊ fold ☊
fold sth (away/down/up): The bed can be folded away during the day. ☊ fold ☊
The main course was followed by fresh fruit. ☊ follow ☊
The first two classes are followed by a break of ten minutes. ☊ follow ☊
A detailed news report will follow shortly. ☊ follow ☊
A new proposal followed on from the discussions. ☊ follow ☊
I think we're being followed. ☊ follow ☊
Sam walked in, with the rest of the boys following closely behind. ☊ follow ☊
You should follow up your phone call with an email or a letter. ☊ follow sth up ☊
The following have been chosen to take part: Watts, Hodges and Lennox. ☊ following ☊
to get/rise to your feet (= stand up) ☊ foot ☊
Can you translate this letter for me? ☊ for ☊
I took her classes for her while she was sick. ☊ for ☊
soldiers fighting for their country ☊ for ☊
They voted for independence in a referendum. ☊ for ☊
Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work? ☊ for ☊
He got an award for bravery. ☊ for ☊
I couldn't speak for laughing. ☊ for ☊
He came to me for advice. ☊ for ☊
She knew she was destined for a great future. ☊ for ☊
an appointment for May 12 ☊ for ☊
We're invited for 7.30. ☊ for ☊
Is it clear enough for you to read? ☊ for ☊
She's a force to be reckoned with (= a person who has a lot of power and influence and should therefore be treated seriously). ☊ force ☊
The expansion of higher education should be a powerful force for change. ☊ force ☊
Television has become a major force in American political life. ☊ force ☊
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. ☊ force ☊
We will achieve much more by persuasion than by brute force. ☊ force ☊
force sth: to force a lock/window/door (= to break it open using force) ☊ force ☊
to force an entry (= to enter a building using force) ☊ force ☊
force sth + adv./prep.: She forced her way through the crowd of reporters. ☊ force ☊
force sth + adj.: The door had been forced open. ☊ force ☊
force sb into doing sth: The President was forced into resigning. ☊ force ☊
force sb/yourself to do sth: The President was forced to resign. ☊ force ☊
I was forced to take a taxi because the last bus had left. ☊ force ☊
She forced herself to be polite to them. ☊ force ☊
force yourself: 'I shouldn't really have any more.' 'Go on—force yourself!' ☊ force ☊
force sth: Public pressure managed to force a change in the government's position. ☊ force ☊
Snow is forecast for tomorrow. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast sth to do sth: Temperatures were forecast to reach 40°C. ☊ forecast ☊
a foreign accent/language/student ☊ foreign ☊
a foreign-owned company ☊ foreign ☊
foreign holidays ☊ foreign ☊
You could tell she was foreign by the way she dressed. ☊ foreign ☊
foreign aid ☊ foreign ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
After her death, their lives changed forever. ☊ forever ☊
forget (about sth): 'Why weren't you at the meeting?' 'Sorry—I forgot.' ☊ forget ☊
Before I forget, there was a call from Italy for you. ☊ forget ☊
I was forgetting (= I had forgotten) (that) you've been here before. ☊ forget ☊
We all have to learn to forgive. ☊ forgive ☊
They made out a shadowy form in front of them. ☊ form ☊
The band formed in 2007. ☊ form ☊
Games can help children learn to form letters. ☊ form ☊
form sth from/of sth: The chain is formed from 136 links. ☊ form ☊
The table was formed of two large slabs of stone. ☊ form ☊
First get students to form groups of four. ☊ form ☊
form (up) (into sth): Queues were already forming outside the theatre. ☊ form ☊
form sth: These hills were formed by glaciation. ☊ form ☊
A plan formed in my head. ☊ form ☊
form sth: I formed many close friendships at college. ☊ form ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
The accounts were formally approved by the board. ☊ formally ☊
Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period. ☊ formally ☊
in former times ☊ former ☊
the countries of the former Soviet Union ☊ former ☊
This beautiful old building has been restored to its former glory. ☊ former ☊
The former option would be much more sensible. ☊ former ☊
Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa ☊ formerly ☊
John Marsh, formerly of London Road, Leicester, now living in France ☊ formerly ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. ☊ formula ☊
formula for sth/for doing sth: There's no magic formula for a perfect marriage. ☊ formula ☊
By a stroke of fortune he found work almost immediately. ☊ fortune ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
a reversal of fortune(s) ☊ fortune ☊
She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. ☊ forward ☊
He took two steps forward. ☊ forward ☊
We consider this agreement to be an important step forward. ☊ forward ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks. ☊ forward ☊
The door opened, blocking his forward movement. ☊ forward ☊
a forward pass (= in a sports game) ☊ forward ☊
The town was founded by English settlers in 1790. ☊ found ☊
The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. ☊ foundation ☊
The bed frame is made of pine. ☊ frame ☊
The photograph had been framed. ☊ frame ☊
Her blonde hair framed her face. ☊ frame ☊
If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out. ☊ free ☊
They had to be cut free from their car after the accident. ☊ free ☊
It was several weeks before he was completely free of pain. ☊ free ☊
a trouble-free life ☊ free ☊
Admission is free. ☊ free ☊
I have no ambitions other than to have a happy life and be free. ☊ free ☊
Students have a free choice of courses in their final year. ☊ free ☊
free to do sth: You are free to come and go as you please. ☊ free ☊
A true democracy complete with free speech and a free press was called for. ☊ free ☊
the country's first free election ☊ free ☊
The centre aims to free young people from dependency on drugs. ☊ free ☊
Three people were freed from the wreckage. ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
a threat to press/academic, etc. freedom ☊ freedom ☊
rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution ☊ freedom ☊
Thanks to the automobile, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown. ☊ freedom ☊
He finally won his freedom after twenty years in jail. ☊ freedom ☊
the country's first freely elected president ☊ freely ☊
EU citizens can now travel freely between member states. ☊ freely ☊
Prices are higher than they would be if market forces were allowed to operate freely. ☊ freely ☊
When the gate is raised, the water can flow freely. ☊ freely ☊
The book is now freely available in the shops (= it is not difficult to get a copy). ☊ freely ☊
For the first time he was able to speak freely without the fear of reprisals against his family. ☊ freely ☊
Millions of people gave freely in response to the appeal for the victims of the earthquake. ☊ freely ☊
freeze (up): The pipes have frozen, so we've got no water. ☊ freeze ☊
Water freezes at 0°C. ☊ freeze ☊
He is a frequent visitor to this country. ☊ frequent ☊
Her calls became less frequent. ☊ frequent ☊
Regular facials help to keep the skin looking clean and fresh. ☊ fresh ☊
There is a shortage of fresh water on the island. ☊ fresh ☊
Let's go and get some fresh air (= go outside where the air is cooler). ☊ fresh ☊
Her hair smelled fresh and newly washed. ☊ fresh ☊
The government is said to be taking a fresh look at the matter. ☊ fresh ☊
They will lose no time in holding fresh elections. ☊ fresh ☊
Fresh towels are provided every day. ☊ fresh ☊
She had had her hair freshly washed and styled. ☊ freshly ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the fridge. ☊ fridge ☊
We've been friends for years. ☊ be/make friends (with sb) ☊
to maintain friendly relations with all countries ☊ friendly ☊
This software is much friendlier than the previous version. ☊ friendly ☊
a friendly argument ☊ friendly ☊
friendships formed while she was at college ☊ friendship ☊
a conference to promote international friendship ☊ friendship ☊
Steel is made from iron. ☊ from ☊
Conditions vary from school to school. ☊ from ☊
She was lying on her front. ☊ front ☊
I spilled coffee down my front. ☊ front ☊
The front of the building was covered with ivy. ☊ front ☊
The book has a picture of Rome on the front. ☊ front ☊
The front of the car was badly damaged. ☊ front ☊
Keep your eyes to the front and walk straight ahead. ☊ front ☊
There's a garden at the front of the house. ☊ front ☊
I prefer to travel in the front of the car (= next to the driver). ☊ front ☊
The teacher made me move my seat to the front of the classroom. ☊ front ☊
Write your name in the front of the book (= the first few pages). ☊ front ☊
The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to brake. ☊ in front of ☊
The bus stops right in front of our house. ☊ in front of ☊
He was standing in front of me in the line. ☊ in front of ☊
She spends all day sitting in front of (= working at) her computer. ☊ in front of ☊
She is now entitled to put 'Professor' in front of her name. ☊ in front of ☊
Please don't talk about it in front of the children. ☊ in front of ☊
Don't give up. You still have your whole life in front of you. ☊ in front of ☊
Their house is the one with the big garden in front. ☊ in front ☊
The blue team is currently in front with a lead of six points. ☊ in front ☊
the front wheels of the car ☊ front ☊
an animal's front legs ☊ front ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
a front-seat passenger ☊ front ☊
She stared at him, frozen with shock. ☊ frozen ☊
fruit juice ☊ fruit ☊
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. ☊ fuel ☊
He'd had a very full life. ☊ full ☊
Her life was too full to find time for hobbies. ☊ full ☊
measures to achieve full employment ☊ full ☊
Students should take full advantage of the university's facilities. ☊ full ☊
She came round the corner at full speed. ☊ full ☊
A full refund will be given if the item is faulty. ☊ full ☊
The country applied for full membership of the European Union. ☊ full ☊
They sell a full range of hair and beauty products. ☊ full ☊
Life is full of coincidences. ☊ full ☊
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. ☊ full ☊
She was full of admiration for the care she had received. ☊ full ☊
The address must be printed in full. ☊ in full ☊
I decided to learn Spanish, just for fun. ☊ fun ☊
It wasn't serious - it was all done in fun. ☊ fun ☊
the International Monetary Fund ☊ fund ☊
a dance festival funded by the Arts Council ☊ fund ☊
The museum is privately funded. ☊ fund ☊
That's funny—he was here a moment ago and now he's gone. ☊ funny ☊
I'm pleased I didn't get that job, in a funny sort of way. ☊ funny ☊
a fur farm (= where animals are bred and killed for their fur) ☊ fur ☊
My life is further complicated by having to work such long hours. ☊ further ☊
Nothing could be further from the truth. ☊ further ☊
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). ☊ further ☊
The movie is set in the future. ☊ future ☊
She has a great future ahead of her. ☊ future ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
to gain confidence/strength/experience ☊ gain ☊
gain sth: to gain entrance/entry/access to sth ☊ gain ☊
The country gained its independence ten years ago. ☊ gain ☊
The party gained over 50% of the vote. ☊ gain ☊
I gained an insight into the work of a journalist. ☊ gain ☊
He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour. ☊ gain ☊
gain sb sth: Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition. ☊ gain ☊
gain sth (by/from sth): There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision. ☊ gain ☊
gain (by/from sth): Who stands to gain from this decision? ☊ gain ☊
Our loss is their gain. ☊ gain ☊
a £3 000 gain from our investment ☊ gain ☊
The party had a net gain of nine seats on the local council. ☊ gain ☊
gamble sth (at/on sth): I gambled all my winnings on the last race. ☊ gamble ☊
She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it. ☊ gamble ☊
It was the biggest gamble of his political career. ☊ gamble ☊
a gap in the conversation ☊ gap ☊
His death left an enormous gap in my life. ☊ gap ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
a front/back garden ☊ garden ☊
a rose garden (= where only roses are grown) ☊ garden ☊
be gathered + adv.prep.: They were all gathered round the TV. ☊ gather ☊
He drove wildly, crashing through the gears like a maniac. ☊ gear ☊
I check the bookings to get a general idea of what activities to plan. ☊ general ☊
As a general rule (= usually) he did what he could to be helpful. ☊ general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
The plan was generally welcomed. ☊ generally ☊
The new drug will be generally available from January. ☊ generally ☊
He was a generally unpopular choice for captain. ☊ generally ☊
My generation have grown up without the experience of a world war. ☊ generation ☊
a generation ago ☊ generation ☊
to be generous in giving help ☊ generous ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
a gentle slope/curve/angle ☊ gentle ☊
Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article. ☊ genuine ☊
a geography lesson/department/teacher/textbook ☊ geography ☊
Kim knew the geography of the building and strode along the corridor. ☊ geography ☊
We didn't get (= go) to bed until 3 a.m. ☊ get ☊
I haven't got very far with the book I'm reading. ☊ get ☊
I must get my hair cut. ☊ get ☊
I'll never get all this work finished. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth to do sth: I couldn't get the car to start this morning. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth doing sth: Can you really get that old car going again? ☊ get ☊
It's not hard to get him talking—the problem is stopping him! ☊ get ☊
I wouldn't go there alone; you might get (= be) mugged. ☊ get ☊
She soon got the children ready for school. ☊ get ☊
He got a 'C' in Chemistry and a 'B' in English. ☊ get ☊
Somebody get a doctor! ☊ get ☊
What (= What presents) did you get for your birthday? ☊ get ☊
He gets (= earns) about $40 000 a year. ☊ get ☊
I got a shock when I saw the bill. ☊ get ☊
get sth: Where did you get (= buy) that skirt? ☊ get ☊
Did you manage to get tickets for the concert? ☊ get ☊
She opened the door wider to get a better look. ☊ get ☊
get sth for sb: Did you get a present for your mother? ☊ get ☊
get sb/yourself sth: Did you get your mother a present? ☊ get ☊
Why don't you get yourself a car? ☊ get ☊
$100 will get you the basic model. ☊ get ☊
You can get the basic model for $100. ☊ get ☊
How much did you get for your car? ☊ get ☊
The class got up when the teacher came in. ☊ get up ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
get doing sth: I wish I could get out of going to that meeting. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I'm not getting on very fast with this job. ☊ get on with sth ☊
He's getting on very well at school. ☊ get on ☊
How did you get on at the interview? ☊ get on ☊
Parents are always anxious for their children to get on. ☊ get on ☊
I just can't get along without a secretary. ☊ get on ☊
I can't get into these shoes—they're too small. ☊ get into sth ☊
to get into a fight ☊ get into sth ☊
You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes. ☊ get into sth ☊
How did she get into (= start taking) drugs? ☊ get into sth ☊
What time do you get into Heathrow? ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
She first got into Parliament (= became an MP) in 2005. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
She's got into Durham to study law. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
He was lucky to get away with only a fine. ☊ get away with sth ☊
Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it. ☊ get away with sth ☊
get doing sth: Nobody gets away with insulting me like that. ☊ get away with sth ☊
I never lend books—you never get them back. ☊ get sth back ☊
How does she get by on such a small salary? ☊ get by (on/in/with sth) ☊
I can just about get by in German (= I can speak basic German). ☊ get by (on/in/with sth) ☊
He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
Three people were rescued from a yacht which got into difficulties. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
She got herself into a real state (= became very anxious) before the interview. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
He was lucky to get off with a small fine. ☊ get off (with sth), get sb off (with sth) ☊
She and her sister have never really got on. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty. ☊ get over sth ☊
He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he'll get over it. ☊ get over sth/sb ☊
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. ☊ get round/around sth ☊
I meant to do the ironing but I didn't get round to it. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
get doing sth: I hope to get around to answering your letter next week. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
a giant step towards achieving independence ☊ giant ☊
a free gift for every reader ☊ gift ☊
the gift of life ☊ gift ☊
Our youngest girl is at college. ☊ girl ☊
I give it ten out of ten for originality. ☊ give ☊
He gave a loud cry (= cried out loudly) and fell to the floor. ☊ give ☊
Her work has given pleasure to (= pleased) millions of readers. ☊ give ☊
I have to admit that the news gave us a shock (= shocked us). ☊ give ☊
She gave a reading from her latest volume of poetry. ☊ give ☊
The President will be giving a press conference this afternoon. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We discussed what punishment should be given to the boys. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: Give the letter to your mother when you've read it. ☊ give ☊
They were all given a box to carry. ☊ give ☊
She was given a huge bunch of flowers. ☊ give ☊
give (sth): They say it's better to give than to receive. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: They were all thirsty so I gave them a drink. ☊ give ☊
We've been given a 2% pay increase. ☊ give ☊
He was given a new heart in a five-hour operation. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: He gives Italian lessons to his colleagues. ☊ give ☊
give doing sth: You ought to give up smoking. ☊ give sth up ☊
The rebels were forced to give in. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
The authorities have shown no signs of giving in to the kidnappers' demands. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
She gave away state secrets to the enemy. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
They gave up without a fight. ☊ give up ☊
She doesn't give up easily. ☊ give up ☊
I give up—tell me the answer. ☊ give up ☊
She was glad when the meeting was over. ☊ glad ☊
glad about sth: 'He doesn't need the pills any more.' 'I'm glad about that.' ☊ glad ☊
glad to do sth: I'm glad to meet you. I've heard a lot about you. ☊ glad ☊
I've never been so glad to see anyone in my life! ☊ glad ☊
a glass of sherry/wine/water, etc. ☊ glass ☊
The vegetables are grown under glass (= in a greenhouse ). ☊ glass ☊
the company's domestic and global markets ☊ global ☊
Her hair is going grey. ☊ go ☊
'How did your interview go?' 'It went very well, thank you.' ☊ go ☊
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? ☊ go ☊
Where do you want the piano to go (= be put)? ☊ go ☊
to go to prison (= to be sent there as punishment for a crime) ☊ go ☊
She has gone to China (= is now in China or is on her way there). ☊ go ☊
She has been to China (= she went to China and has now returned). ☊ go ☊
She went sobbing up the stairs. ☊ go ☊
The price of cigarettes is going up. ☊ go up ☊
Cigarettes are going up in price. ☊ go up ☊
Could we go through (= practise) Act 2 once more? ☊ go through sth ☊
Certain formalities have to be gone through before you can emigrate. ☊ go through sth ☊
Go over your work before you hand it in. ☊ go over sth ☊
This cannot be allowed to go on. ☊ go on ☊
The car skidded and went into a tree. ☊ go into sth ☊
to go into the Army/the Church/Parliament ☊ go into sth ☊
to go into teaching ☊ go into sth ☊
Can I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting? ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned. ☊ go ahead ☊
'May I start now?' 'Yes, go ahead.' ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
Proceeds from the concert will go to charity. ☊ go to sb/sth ☊
The winning goal was scored by Hill. ☊ goal ☊
to achieve/attain a goal ☊ goal ☊
God, what a stupid thing to do! ☊ God, God almighty, God in heaven, good God, my God, oh (dear) God ☊
the country's gold reserves ☊ gold ☊
The company name was spelled out in gold letters. ☊ gold ☊
good for sth/to do sth: She would be good for the job. ☊ good ☊
good for sb: Can we change our meeting? Monday isn't good (= convenient) for me. ☊ good ☊
It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then. ☊ good ☊
She has tried to lead a good life. ☊ good ☊
It's good to see you again. ☊ good ☊
Cuts have been made for the good of the company. ☊ good ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ good ☊
This gadget isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
It's no good trying to talk me out of leaving. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
His latest film isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people. ☊ govern ☊
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern. ☊ govern ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
the former governor of the colony ☊ governor ☊
a provincial governor ☊ governor ☊
the governor of Arizona ☊ governor ☊
the Arizona governor ☊ governor ☊
Governor Bev Perdue ☊ governor ☊
a school governor ☊ governor ☊
a prison governor ☊ governor ☊
the governor of the Bank of England ☊ governor ☊
I can't decide. I'll have to ask the governor (= the man in charge, who employs sb). ☊ governor ☊
Let's grab a sandwich before we go. ☊ grab ☊
I managed to grab a couple of hours' sleep on the plane. ☊ grab ☊
All the materials used were of the highest grade. ☊ grade ☊
70% of pupils got Grade C or above. ☊ grade ☊
grade sth/sb (by/according to sth): The containers are graded according to size. ☊ grade ☊
grade sth/sb from... to...: Eggs are graded from small to extra large. ☊ grade ☊
Responses were graded from 1 (very satisfied) to 5 (not at all satisfied). ☊ grade ☊
grade sth (as) sth: Ten beaches were graded as acceptable. ☊ grade ☊
grade sb/sth + noun: The best students are graded A. ☊ grade ☊
The weather gradually improved. ☊ gradually ☊
America's grain exports ☊ grain ☊
a grand design/plan/strategy ☊ grand ☊
grant sth: My request was granted. ☊ grant ☊
grant sb sth: I was granted permission to visit the palace. ☊ grant ☊
She was granted a divorce. ☊ grant ☊
He was granted a licence to mine in the area. ☊ grant ☊
These lands had been granted to the family in perpetuity. ☊ grant ☊
We take having an endless supply of clean water for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
student grants (= to pay for their education) ☊ grant ☊
He has been awarded a research grant. ☊ grant ☊
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done. ☊ grave ☊
the great powers (= important and powerful countries) ☊ great ☊
We can make this country great again. ☊ great ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help, I must say (= no help at all). ☊ great ☊
He has been described as the world's greatest violinist. ☊ great ☊
Sherlock Holmes, the great detective ☊ great ☊
Great art has the power to change lives. ☊ great ☊
Her death was a great shock to us all. ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help. ☊ great ☊
Your help would be greatly appreciated. ☊ greatly ☊
The reports were greatly exaggerated. ☊ greatly ☊
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. ☊ green ☊
grey eyes/hair ☊ grey ☊
He managed to cover a lot of ground in a short talk. ☊ ground ☊
He was back on familiar ground, dealing with the customers. ☊ ground ☊
Most of the monkeys' food is found at ground level. ☊ ground ☊
Students stood around in groups waiting for their results. ☊ group ☊
ethnic groups ☊ group ☊
She asked her students to get into groups of four. ☊ group ☊
I've decided to let my hair grow. ☊ grow ☊
grow sth: I've decided to grow my hair. ☊ grow ☊
These roses grow to a height of 6 feet. ☊ grow ☊
Nick's grown almost an inch in the last month. ☊ grow ☊
The puppies grow quickly during the first six months. ☊ grow ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
The performance improved as their confidence grew. ☊ grow ☊
grow in sth: The family has grown in size recently. ☊ grow ☊
Lack of water will stunt the plant's growth. ☊ growth ☊
growth hormones (= designed to make sb/sth grow faster) ☊ growth ☊
His book describes the growth of nationalism in Germany before the Second World War. ☊ growth ☊
They are demanding certain guarantees before they sign the treaty. ☊ guarantee ☊
The watch is still under guarantee. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sth: Basic human rights, including freedom of speech, are now guaranteed. ☊ guarantee ☊
This iron is guaranteed for a year against faulty workmanship. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sb sth: These days getting a degree doesn't guarantee you a job. ☊ guarantee ☊
A guard was posted outside the building. ☊ guard ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
political leaders guarded by the police ☊ guard ☊
You can't get in; the whole place is guarded. ☊ guard ☊
a closely guarded secret ☊ guard ☊
The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. ☊ guard ☊
guess at sth: We can only guess at her reasons for leaving. ☊ guess ☊
guess where, who, etc...: Can you guess where I've been? ☊ guess ☊
guess what, where, etc...: You'll never guess what she told me. ☊ guess ☊
What will happen next is anybody's guess. ☊ anybody's/anyone's guess ☊
He was the guest of honour (= the most important person invited to an event). ☊ guest ☊
He was always guided by his religious beliefs. ☊ guide ☊
We were guided around the museums. ☊ guide ☊
We've all been guilty of selfishness at some time in our lives. ☊ guilty ☊
fair/dark hair ☊ hair ☊
straight/curly/wavy hair ☊ hair ☊
to comb/brush your hair ☊ hair ☊
I'll be down in a minute. I'm doing (= brushing, arranging, etc.) my hair. ☊ hair ☊
I'm having my hair cut this afternoon. ☊ hair ☊
He's losing his hair (= becoming bald ). ☊ hair ☊
body/facial/pubic hair ☊ hair ☊
There's a hair in my soup. ☊ hair ☊
The rug was covered with cat hairs. ☊ hair ☊
One and a half hours are allowed for the exam. ☊ half ☊
An hour and a half is allowed for the exam. ☊ half ☊
No goals were scored in the first half. ☊ half ☊
The glass was half full. ☊ half ☊
The chicken was only half cooked. ☊ half ☊
A jumble sale will be held in the village hall on Saturday. ☊ hall ☊
The neighbours are always willing to lend a hand. ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
The fabric was painted by hand. ☊ by hand ☊
These skills used to be handed down from father to son. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
Most of his clothes were handed down to him by his older brother. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
Control of the territory was handed back to China. ☊ hand sth back (to sb) ☊
handle sth/sb: A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. ☊ handle ☊
The sale was handled by Adams Commercial. ☊ handle ☊
We can handle up to 500 calls an hour at our new offices. ☊ handle ☊
We all have to learn to handle stress. ☊ handle ☊
This matter has been handled very badly. ☊ handle ☊
He was the last man to be hanged for murder in this country. ☊ hang ☊
A cigarette hung from her lips. ☊ hang ☊
Her hair hung down to her waist. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth + adv./prep.: Hang your coat on the hook. ☊ hang ☊
You'll never guess what's happened! ☊ happen ☊
to be happily married ☊ happily ☊
a happy marriage/memory/childhood ☊ happy ☊
Those were the happiest days of my life. ☊ happy ☊
It's hard work shovelling snow. ☊ hard ☊
'When will the job be finished?' 'It's hard to say.' (= it is difficult to be certain) ☊ hard ☊
We're finding reliable staff hard to come by (= difficult to get). ☊ hard ☊
She's had a hard life. ☊ hard ☊
Diamonds are the hardest known mineral. ☊ hard ☊
We thought long and hard before deciding to move house. ☊ hard ☊
I could hardly believe it when I read the letter. ☊ hardly ☊
Forget it, Dave, no harm done. ☊ no harm done ☊
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. ☊ harm ☊
harmful to sb/sth: Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth. ☊ harmful ☊
I hate it when people cry. ☊ hate ☊
He hated it in France (= did not like the life there). ☊ hate ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
a strange relationship built on love and hate ☊ hate ☊
racial hatred (= between people from different races) ☊ hatred ☊
The debate simply revived old hatreds. ☊ hatred ☊
You've had your hair cut! ☊ have ☊
How many driving lessons have you had so far? ☊ have ☊
I had a cigarette while I was waiting. ☊ have ☊
We have a duty to care for the refugees. ☊ have ☊
Have you got a job yet? ☊ have ☊
Had they left before you got there? ☊ have ☊
You don't have to knock—just walk in. ☊ have to ☊
First, you have to think logically about your fears. ☊ have to ☊
I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me. ☊ have to ☊
You simply have to get a new job. ☊ have to ☊
This war has got to end soon. ☊ have to ☊
the heads of government/state ☊ head ☊
the head boy/girl (= a student who is chosen to represent the school) ☊ head ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
I can't get that tune out of my head. ☊ head ☊
She always has her head in a book (= is always reading). ☊ head ☊
He still has a good head of hair (= a lot of hair). ☊ head ☊
The meal worked out at $20 a head. ☊ a/per head ☊
She has been appointed to head the research team. ☊ head ☊
Can you forecast where the economy is heading? ☊ head ☊
heal up: The cut healed up without leaving a scar. ☊ heal ☊
heal sth: This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. ☊ heal ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ health ☊
Your (very) good health! (= said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for sb's health and happiness) ☊ health ☊
He was nursed back to health by his wife. ☊ health ☊
She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life. ☊ health ☊
a shampoo that keeps hair looking healthy ☊ healthy ☊
hear sth/sb: She heard footsteps behind her. ☊ hear ☊
sb/sth is heard to do sth: She has been heard to make threats to her former lover. ☊ hear ☊
I was delighted to hear your good news. ☊ hear ☊
I look forward to hearing from you. ☊ hear from sb, hear sth from sb ☊
It was good to hear from him again. ☊ hear from sb, hear sth from sb ☊
She disappeared and was never heard of again. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
The words 'I love you' were written inside a big red heart. ☊ heart ☊
The story captured the hearts and minds of a generation. ☊ heart ☊
She's learnt the whole speech off by heart. ☊ by heart ☊
The heat wasn't on and the house was freezing. ☊ heat ☊
He could feel the heat of the sun on his back. ☊ heat ☊
Test the heat of the water before getting in. ☊ heat ☊
The election contest is heating up. ☊ heat up ☊
the kingdom of heaven ☊ heaven ☊
to drink/smoke heavily ☊ heavily ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ heavily ☊
He relies heavily on his parents. ☊ heavily ☊
a heavy drinker/smoker ☊ heavy ☊
The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine. ☊ heavy ☊
The sergeant clicked his heels and walked out. ☊ heel ☊
The crisis was at its height in May. ☊ height ☊
The aircraft was gaining height. ☊ height ☊
to be at shoulder/chest/waist height ☊ height ☊
Her parents made her life hell. ☊ hell ☊
Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth. ☊ hell ☊
They exchanged hellos (= said hello to each other) and forced smiles. ☊ hello ☊
help sb (to) do sth: The college's aim is to help students (to) achieve their aspirations. ☊ help ☊
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. ☊ help ☊
It couldn't be helped (= there was no way of avoiding it and we must accept it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
I couldn't help it if the bus was late (= it wasn't my fault). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She won't be invited again, not if I can help it (= if I can do anything to prevent it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
Quick, get help! ☊ help ☊
She screamed for help. ☊ help ☊
The map wasn't much help. ☊ help ☊
With the help of a ladder, neighbours were able to rescue the children from the blaze. ☊ help ☊
The course they sent me on was of no help whatsoever! ☊ help ☊
Just shouting at him isn't going to be a lot of help. ☊ help ☊
help with sth: You should qualify for help with the costs of running a car. ☊ help ☊
Can I be of any help to you? ☊ help ☊
None of this would have been possible without their help. ☊ help ☊
She stopped smoking with the help of her family and friends. ☊ help ☊
The college will no longer have to close, thanks to the help of private investment. ☊ help ☊
You may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions. ☊ helpful ☊
The staff couldn't have been more helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
The true consequences will only be known several years hence. ☊ ... days, weeks, etc. hence ☊
The manager will be free soon—you can wait for her here. ☊ her ☊
The countdown to Christmas starts here. ☊ here ☊
The Olympic team were given a hero's welcome on their return home. ☊ hero ☊
one of the country's national heroes ☊ hero ☊
Jane herself was at the meeting. ☊ herself ☊
She hesitated before replying. ☊ hesitate ☊
a high temperature/speed/price ☊ high ☊
She never got very high in the company. ☊ high ☊
The highlights of the match will be shown later this evening. ☊ highlight ☊
My dance class is the highlight of my week. ☊ highlight ☊
highly trained/educated ☊ highly ☊
a highly paid job ☊ highly ☊
Her novels are very highly regarded. ☊ highly ☊
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. ☊ hill ☊
Always take care when driving down steep hills. ☊ hill ☊
a hill start (= the act of starting a vehicle on a slope) ☊ hill ☊
She was hired three years ago. ☊ hire ☊
The costumes are on hire from the local theatre. ☊ hire ☊
Women are not allowed to enter the monastery for historical reasons. ☊ historical ☊
a turning point in human history ☊ history ☊
Many people throughout history have dreamt of a world without war. ☊ history ☊
The area was inhabited long before the dawn of recorded history (= before people wrote about events). ☊ history ☊
Rural areas have been worst hit by the strike. ☊ hit ☊
Spain was one of the hardest hit countries. ☊ hit ☊
A tornado hit on Tuesday night. ☊ hit ☊
He made the winning hit. ☊ hit ☊
The aircraft suffered seven hits in the raid. ☊ hit ☊
The meeting will be held in the community centre. ☊ hold ☊
The country is holding its first free elections for 20 years. ☊ hold ☊
Who holds the world record for the long jump? ☊ hold ☊
Mrs Thatcher held the post of Prime Minister longer than anyone else last century. ☊ hold ☊
records held on computer ☊ hold ☊
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. ☊ hold ☊
The wood is held in position by a clamp. ☊ hold ☊
Can you hold on? I'll see if he's here. ☊ hold on ☊
He bravely held back his tears. ☊ hold sth back ☊
The dam was not strong enough to hold back the flood waters. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
We are determined that nothing should hold back the peace talks. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Water had collected in the holes in the road. ☊ hole ☊
the school/summer/Christmas, etc. holidays ☊ holiday ☊
The package includes 20 days' paid holiday a year. ☊ holiday ☊
a foreign holiday ☊ holiday ☊
a national holiday ☊ holiday ☊
a holy war (= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion) ☊ holy ☊
a holy life/man ☊ holy ☊
He left home (= left his parents and began an independent life) at sixteen. ☊ home ☊
We haven't found a home for all our books yet (= a place where they can be kept). ☊ home ☊
A lot of new homes are being built on the edge of town. ☊ home ☊
The trip has been exhausting and I'll be glad to be home. ☊ home ☊
How much homework do you get? ☊ homework ☊
The meeting was described as 'a frank and honest exchange of views'. ☊ honest ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
I can't believe he got that money honestly. ☊ honestly ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
to win the highest honour ☊ honour ☊
He was buried with full military honours (= with a special military service as a sign of respect). ☊ honour ☊
upholding the honour of your country ☊ honour ☊
It was a great honour to be invited here today. ☊ honour ☊
a picture/curtain/coat hook ☊ hook ☊
a fish hook ☊ hook ☊
Hang your towel on the hook. ☊ hook ☊
hope (that...): There is little hope that they will be found alive. ☊ hope ☊
hope (of doing sth): They have given up hope of finding any more survivors. ☊ hope ☊
She told me all her hopes, dreams and fears. ☊ hope ☊
I was so tired, I just wanted to be horizontal (= lying down). ☊ horizontal ☊
To his horror, he could feel himself starting to cry (= it upset him very much). ☊ horror ☊
horror of sth: a horror of deep water ☊ horror ☊
horror of doing sth: Most people have a horror of speaking in public. ☊ horror ☊
In his dreams he relives the horror of the attack. ☊ horror ☊
In this section you'll find horror and science fiction. ☊ horror ☊
to be admitted to (the) hospital ☊ hospital ☊
to be discharged from (the) hospital ☊ hospital ☊
The injured were rushed to (the) hospital in an ambulance. ☊ hospital ☊
The college is playing host to a group of visiting Russian scientists. ☊ host ☊
Birmingham is hosting a three-day conference on drugs. ☊ host ☊
All rooms have hot and cold water. ☊ hot ☊
a hot bath ☊ hot ☊
a hot meal (= one that has been cooked) ☊ hot ☊
I couldn't live in a hot country (= one which has high average temperatures). ☊ hot ☊
a long hot journey ☊ hot ☊
The interview lasted half an hour. ☊ hour ☊
We're paid by the hour. ☊ hour ☊
The minimum wage was set at £5.80 an hour. ☊ hour ☊
Top speed is 120 miles per hour. ☊ hour ☊
We're four hours ahead of New York (= referring to the time difference). ☊ hour ☊
Britain's licensing hours (= when pubs are allowed to open) used to be very restricted. ☊ hour ☊
We went on a tour of the house and grounds (= for example, at a country house, open to the public). ☊ house ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
a terrible loss of human life ☊ human ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
Human remains (= the body of a dead person) were found inside the house. ☊ human ☊
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain. ☊ humorous ☊
a humorous look at the world of fashion ☊ humorous ☊
He had a wide mouth and humorous grey eyes. ☊ humorous ☊
a story full of gentle humour ☊ humour ☊
They failed to see the humour of the situation. ☊ humour ☊
I can't stand people with no sense of humour. ☊ humour ☊
Whatever you do, don't lose your sense of humour. ☊ humour ☊
She smiled with a rare flash of humour. ☊ humour ☊
She has her very own brand of humour. ☊ humour ☊
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). ☊ humour ☊
One hundred (of the children) have already been placed with foster families. ☊ hundred ☊
I wish the bus would hurry up and come. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Serve this lady first—I'm in no hurry. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
She was deeply hurt that she had not been invited. ☊ hurt ☊
She waited, husbanding her strength for her next visitors. ☊ husband ☊
The lake was covered with a sheet of ice. ☊ ice ☊
I'll have lemonade please—no ice. ☊ ice ☊
Desserts are served with cream or ice cream. ☊ ice cream ☊
You'll soon get the idea (= understand). ☊ idea ☊
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea (= getting the wrong impression about sth). ☊ idea ☊
It would be a good idea to call before we leave. ☊ idea ☊
Her family expected her to go to college, but she had other ideas. ☊ idea ☊
We've been toying with the idea of (= thinking about) getting a dog. ☊ idea ☊
We're having a meeting to try to come up with ideas for fund-raising. ☊ idea ☊
I had no idea she'd had such a difficult life. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
It's my ideal of what a family home should be. ☊ ideal ☊
Passengers were asked to identify their own suitcases before they were put on the plane. ☊ identify ☊
First of all we must identify the problem areas. ☊ identify ☊
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. ☊ identify ☊
As yet they have not identified a buyer for the company. ☊ identify ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
Their identities were kept secret. ☊ identity ☊
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). ☊ identity ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
the basic essentials of life, i.e. housing, food and water ☊ i.e. ☊
If he improved his IT skills, he'd (= he would) easily get a job. ☊ if ☊
He couldn't tell if she was laughing or crying. ☊ if ☊
He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette. ☊ ignore ☊
If he tries to start an argument, just ignore him. ☊ ignore ☊
a woman of ill repute (= considered to be immoral) ☊ ill ☊
It's illegal to drive through a red light. ☊ illegal ☊
He entered the country illegally. ☊ illegally ☊
I missed a lot of school through illness last year. ☊ illness ☊
illustrate sth with sth: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition. ☊ illustrate ☊
Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2. ☊ illustrate ☊
In the Bible it states that humans were created in the image of God. ☊ image ☊
He stared at his own image reflected in the water. ☊ image ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
His writing lacks imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
imagine sth: The house was just as she had imagined it. ☊ imagine ☊
I can't imagine life without the children now. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine what, how, etc...: Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years? ☊ imagine ☊
Imagine earning that much money! ☊ imagine ☊
The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic. ☊ immediate ☊
The report focuses on some of the more immediate problems facing us. ☊ immediate ☊
my immediate predecessor in the job (= the person who had the job just before me) ☊ immediate ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
the years immediately before the war ☊ immediately ☊
Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. ☊ immediately ☊
It's immoral to steal. ☊ immoral ☊
an immoral act/life/person ☊ immoral ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
Businesses are beginning to feel the full impact of the recession. ☊ impact ☊
craters made by meteorite impacts ☊ impact ☊
The car is fitted with side impact bars (= to protect it from a blow from the side). ☊ impact ☊
He criticized the Director and, by implication, the whole of the organization. ☊ implication ☊
imply (that)...: The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied in the survey that... ☊ imply ☊
food imports from abroad ☊ import ☊
import sth: The country has to import most of its raw materials. ☊ import ☊
Money played an important role in his life. ☊ important ☊
A new tax was imposed on fuel. ☊ impose ☊
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. ☊ impose ☊
It's impossible for me to be there before eight. ☊ impossible ☊
It's impossible to prove. ☊ impossible ☊
I've been placed in an impossible position. ☊ impossible ☊
She was suitably impressed (= as impressed as sb had hoped) with the painting. ☊ impressed ☊
impression (of sb/sth): to get a good/bad impression of sb/sth ☊ impression ☊
She was very impressive in the interview. ☊ impressive ☊
This is a great improvement on your previous work. ☊ improvement ☊
a country in Africa ☊ in ☊
I read about it in the paper. ☊ in ☊
Soak it in cold water. ☊ in ☊
She learnt to drive in three weeks (= after three weeks she could drive). ☊ in ☊
to be in uniform ☊ in ☊
The house is in good repair. ☊ in ☊
a country rich in minerals ☊ in ☊
She opened the door and went in. ☊ in ☊
Applications must be in by April 30. ☊ in ☊
The demonstration passed off without incident. ☊ incident ☊
include sth: The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. ☊ include ☊
include sb/sth as sth: Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. ☊ include ☊
Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman. ☊ including ☊
a rise in national income ☊ income ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
Cuba gained independence from Spain in 1898. ☊ independence ☊
independence celebrations ☊ independence ☊
the first elections since independence ☊ independence ☊
He values his independence. ☊ independence ☊
a woman's financial independence ☊ independence ☊
Going away to college has made me much more independent. ☊ independent ☊
She's a very independent-minded young woman. ☊ independent ☊
Students should aim to become more independent of their teachers. ☊ independent ☊
It was important to me to be financially independent of my parents. ☊ independent ☊
a man of independent means (= with an income that he does not earn by working) ☊ independent ☊
independent television/schools ☊ independent ☊
the independent sector ☊ independent ☊
an independent inquiry/witness ☊ independent ☊
She went to a lawyer for some independent advice. ☊ independent ☊
The police force should be independent of direct government control. ☊ independent ☊
Two independent research bodies reached the same conclusions. ☊ independent ☊
Mozambique became independent in 1975. ☊ independent ☊
independent (of sb/sth): The two departments work independently of each other. ☊ independently ☊
It was the first time that she had lived independently. ☊ independently ☊
indicate how, what etc...: Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (of sth): They gave no indication of how the work should be done. ☊ indication ☊
indication (that...): There are clear indications that the economy is improving. ☊ indication ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state. ☊ indirect ☊
an indirect attack ☊ indirect ☊
The competition is open to both teams and individuals. ☊ individual ☊
Treatment depends on the individual involved. ☊ individual ☊
Many herbs can be grown indoors. ☊ indoors ☊
the world's leading industrial nations ☊ industrial ☊
an infected water supply ☊ infected ☊
to be exposed to infection ☊ infection ☊
influence (with sb): She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job. ☊ influence ☊
His first music teacher was a major influence in his life. ☊ influence ☊
influence sb/sth: His writings have influenced the lives of millions. ☊ influence ☊
Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends. ☊ influence ☊
Have the police been informed? ☊ inform ☊
inform sb that...: I have been reliably informed (= somebody I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year. ☊ inform ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb when, where, etc...: I have not been informed when the ceremony will take place. ☊ inform ☊
an informal arrangement/meeting/visit ☊ informal ☊
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. ☊ informal ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
According to my information (= according to what I have been told) work was due to start last week. ☊ information ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was often known by his initials JFK. ☊ initial ☊
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. ☊ initially ☊
a United Nations peace initiative ☊ initiative ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
No damage or injuries were reported. ☊ injury ☊
innocent (of sth): She was found innocent of any crime. ☊ innocent ☊
He was the innocent party (= person) in the breakdown of the marriage. ☊ innocent ☊
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed in this conflict. ☊ innocent ☊
insect repellent (= a chemical that keeps insects away) ☊ insect ☊
The pesticide is lethal to all insect life. ☊ insect ☊
For years we had little knowledge of what life was like inside China. ☊ inside ☊
The shell is smooth on the inside. ☊ inside ☊
insist doing sth: They insisted upon being given every detail of the case. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
institutes of higher education ☊ institute ☊
Always read the instructions before you start. ☊ instruction ☊
instruction on how to do sth: The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it. ☊ instruction ☊
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. ☊ instruction ☊
surgical/optical/precision, etc. instruments ☊ instrument ☊
Is he learning an instrument? ☊ instrument ☊
I have never been so insulted in my life! ☊ insult ☊
You insult my intelligence! (= you are treating me as if I am stupid) ☊ insult ☊
insult to sb/sth: His comments were seen as an insult to the president. ☊ insult ☊
a search for intelligent life on other planets ☊ intelligent ☊
intend sb/sth to do sth: The writer clearly intends his readers to identify with the main character. ☊ intend ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
The money was repaid with interest. ☊ interest ☊
to be of cultural/scientific interest ☊ interest ☊
There's a talk on Italian art—are you interested (= would you like to go)? ☊ interested ☊
Her account makes interesting reading. ☊ interesting ☊
Our survey produced some interesting results. ☊ interesting ☊
The medicine is not for internal use. ☊ internal ☊
an internal inquiry ☊ internal ☊
an internal flight (= within a country) ☊ internal ☊
international trade/law/sport ☊ international ☊
an international airport/school/company ☊ international ☊
international relations ☊ international ☊
a pianist with an international reputation ☊ international ☊
the France-Scotland rugby international ☊ international ☊
a former swimming international ☊ international ☊
an English course for internationals ☊ international ☊
The students were asked to interpret the poem. ☊ interpret ☊
interpret sth: The data can be interpreted in many different ways. ☊ interpret ☊
She couldn't speak much English so her children had to interpret for her. ☊ interpret ☊
Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways). ☊ interpretation ☊
He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened. ☊ interval ☊
The day should be mainly dry with sunny intervals. ☊ interval ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
a job interview ☊ interview ☊
to be called for (an) interview ☊ interview ☊
He has an interview next week for the manager's job. ☊ interview ☊
a television/radio/newspaper interview ☊ interview ☊
interview (with sb): an interview with the new Governor ☊ interview ☊
to give an interview (= to agree to answer questions) ☊ interview ☊
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. ☊ interview ☊
to conduct an interview (= to ask sb questions in public) ☊ interview ☊
The interview was published in all the papers. ☊ interview ☊
an interview with the careers adviser ☊ interview ☊
She dived into the water. ☊ into ☊
She turned and walked off into the night. ☊ into ☊
The fruit can be made into jam. ☊ into ☊
an inquiry into safety procedures ☊ into ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
The new law was introduced in 2007. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sth into/to sth: We want to introduce the latest technology into schools. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sb to sth: The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course. ☊ introduce ☊
He was first introduced to drugs by his elder brother. ☊ introduce ☊
The next programme will be introduced by Mary David. ☊ introduce ☊
She was introduced to me as a well-known novelist. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce A and B: We've already been introduced. ☊ introduce ☊
'An Introduction to Astronomy' ☊ introduction ☊
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. ☊ introduction ☊
Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). ☊ introduction ☊
a letter of introduction (= a letter which tells sb who you are, written by sb who knows both you and the person reading the letter) ☊ introduction ☊
the introduction of compulsory military service ☊ introduction ☊
Who invented the steam engine? ☊ invent ☊
I wish mobile phones had never been invented! ☊ invent ☊
Such changes have not been seen since the invention of the printing press. ☊ invention ☊
The FBI has been called in to investigate. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate (sth): Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fighting cancer. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate how, what, etc...: The research investigates how foreign speakers gain fluency. ☊ investigate ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers ☊ investigation ☊
to encourage foreign investment ☊ investment ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
A concert was held at the invitation of the mayor. ☊ invitation ☊
Admission is by invitation only. ☊ invitation ☊
invite sb to sth: Have you been invited to their party? ☊ invite ☊
invite sb: I'd have liked to have gone but I wasn't invited. ☊ invite ☊
invite sb (to/for sth): Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week. ☊ invite ☊
invite sb to do sth: Readers are invited to email their comments to us. ☊ invite ☊
involve sb/sth doing sth: The job involves me travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
The job involves my travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
involve yourself (in sth): Parents should involve themselves in their child's education. ☊ involve ☊
Some people tried to stop the fight but I didn't want to get involved. ☊ involved ☊
involved (in sth/sb): I was so involved in my book I didn't hear you knock. ☊ involved ☊
US involvement in European wars ☊ involvement ☊
a steam iron ☊ iron ☊
iron tablets (= containing iron prepared as a medicine) ☊ iron ☊
Some drugs can irritate the lining of the stomach. ☊ irritate ☊
I don't think my private life is the issue here. ☊ issue ☊
issue sb with sth: New members will be issued with a temporary identity card. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth to sb: Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them. ☊ issue ☊
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. ☊ issue ☊
Does it matter what colour it is? ☊ it ☊
It's impossible to get there in time. ☊ it ☊
It appears that the two leaders are holding secret talks. ☊ it ☊
I have to wear a jacket and tie to work. ☊ jacket ☊
He's been out of a job (= unemployed) for six months now. ☊ job ☊
join sb in doing sth: I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Ted and Laura a very happy marriage. ☊ join ☊
The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge. ☊ join ☊
I wish he would join in with the other children. ☊ join in (sth/doing sth), join in (with sb/sth) ☊
The event was organized jointly by students and staff. ☊ jointly ☊
I didn't get the joke (= understand it). ☊ joke ☊
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes (= about sex). ☊ joke ☊
Did you have a good journey? ☊ journey ☊
on the outward/return journey ☊ journey ☊
We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Madrid. ☊ journey ☊
I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey (= you cannot do what you have come to do). ☊ journey ☊
Bye! Safe journey! (= used when sb is beginning a journey) ☊ journey ☊
The book describes a spiritual journey from despair to happiness. ☊ journey ☊
The case comes before Judge Cooper next week. ☊ judge ☊
She was asked to judge the essay competition. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It's difficult to judge how long the journey will take. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth (on sth): Schools should not be judged only on exam results. ☊ judge ☊
Each painting must be judged on its own merits. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth + noun: The tour was judged a great success. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth to be/do sth: The concert was judged to have been a great success. ☊ judge ☊
it is judged that...: It was judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
Add the juice of two lemons. ☊ juice ☊
a carton of apple juice ☊ juice ☊
I couldn't follow the talk because he kept jumping about from one topic to another. ☊ jump ☊
+ noun: She has jumped 2.2 metres. ☊ jump ☊
a 20 per cent jump in pre-tax profits ☊ jump ☊
The horse fell at the last jump. ☊ jump ☊
a jump of over six metres ☊ jump ☊
The story takes a jump back in time. ☊ jump ☊
Somehow he survived the jump from the third floor of the building. ☊ jump ☊
The negotiations took a jump forward yesterday (= they made progress). ☊ jump ☊
She has coached many of our leading juniors. ☊ junior ☊
This jacket is just my size. ☊ just ☊
This gadget is just the thing for getting those nails out. ☊ just ☊
I only just caught the train. ☊ just ☊
I just saw him a moment ago. ☊ just ☊
The water's just about to boil. ☊ just ☊
just (for sth): I decided to learn Japanese just for fun. ☊ just ☊
'Did you reach your sales target?' 'Just about.' ☊ just about ☊
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice. ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to obstruct justice. ☊ justice ☊
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. ☊ justify ☊
keen on doing sth: She's not keen on being told what to do. ☊ keen ☊
keen (that...): We are keen that our school should get involved too. ☊ keen ☊
He scarcely earns enough to keep himself and his family. ☊ keep ☊
Keep a note of where each item can be found. ☊ keep ☊
He failed to keep his appointment at the clinic. ☊ keep ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
the spare key to the front door ☊ key ☊
We'll have a duplicate key cut (= made). ☊ key ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
He tried to kill himself with sleeping pills. ☊ kill ☊
Don't kill yourself trying to get the work done by tomorrow. It can wait. ☊ kill ☊
Flour is sold by the kilogram. ☊ kilogram ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
That made me feel kind of stupid. ☊ kind of ☊
'I was terrible!' 'You were nothing of the kind.' ☊ nothing of the kind/sort ☊
Soft water is kinder to your hair. ☊ kind ☊
the kings and queens of England ☊ king ☊
to be crowned king ☊ king ☊
The knives are out for the chancellor. ☊ the knives are out (for sb) ☊
knock against/on sth: Her hand knocked against the glass. ☊ knock ☊
knock sth + adv./prep.: He'd knocked over a glass of water. ☊ knock ☊
knock sth: The criticism had knocked (= damaged) her self-esteem. ☊ knock ☊
knock at/on sth: Somebody was knocking on the window. ☊ knock ☊
Knocks and scratches will lower the value of valuable furniture. ☊ knock ☊
to tie a knot ☊ knot ☊
hair full of knots and tangles (= twisted in a way that is difficult to comb ) ☊ knot ☊
The drug is commonly known as Ecstasy. ☊ know ☊
Peter Wilson, also known as 'the Tiger' ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth as sth: It's known as the most dangerous part of the city. ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth to be/do sth: He's known to be an outstanding physicist. ☊ know ☊
Do you two know each other (= have you met before)? ☊ know ☊
This man is known to the police (= as a criminal). ☊ know ☊
Do you know the play (= have you seen or read it before)? ☊ know ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
The cause of the fire is not yet known. ☊ know ☊
it is known that...: It is widely known that CFCs can damage the ozone layer. ☊ know ☊
'What are you two whispering about?' 'You don't want to know ' (= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve). ☊ know ☊
You know that restaurant round the corner? It's closed down. ☊ you know ☊
I'm not stupid, you know. ☊ you know ☊
practical/medical/scientific knowledge ☊ knowledge ☊
The film was made with the Prince's full knowledge and approval. ☊ knowledge ☊
science labs ☊ lab ☊
a lab coat (= a white coat worn by scientists, etc. working in a laboratory) ☊ lab ☊
We tested various supermarkets' own label pasta sauces (= those marked with the name of the shop/store where they are sold). ☊ label ☊
The file was labelled 'Private'. ☊ label ☊
He was sentenced to two years in a labour camp (= a type of prison where people have to do hard physical work). ☊ labour ☊
The book is completely lacking in originality. ☊ lacking ☊
He was taken on as a teacher but was found lacking (= was thought not to be good enough). ☊ lacking ☊
I feel there is something lacking in my life. ☊ lacking ☊
Some of the country's richest grazing lands are in these valleys. ☊ land ☊
winding country lanes ☊ lane ☊
We drove along a muddy lane to reach the farmhouse. ☊ lane ☊
the northbound/southbound lane ☊ lane ☊
literary/poetic language ☊ language ☊
theories about the origins of language ☊ language ☊
It takes a long time to learn to speak a language well. ☊ language ☊
All the children must learn a foreign language. ☊ language ☊
Why study Latin? It's a dead language (= no longer spoken by anyone). ☊ language ☊
Is English an official language in your country? ☊ language ☊
Brazil is the world's largest producer of coffee. ☊ large ☊
Some drugs are being used on a much larger scale than previously. ☊ large ☊
This is our last bottle of water. ☊ last ☊
He came last in the race. ☊ last ☊
The meeting only lasted (for) a few minutes. ☊ last ☊
last (out): Can you last (out) until I can get help? ☊ last ☊
last (out) sth: Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning). ☊ last ☊
In later life he started playing golf. ☊ late ☊
The school was built in the late 1970s. ☊ late ☊
Interest will be charged for late payment. ☊ late ☊
What is the latest time I can have an appointment? ☊ late ☊
Buy now before it's too late. ☊ be too late ☊
He became an author late in life. ☊ late ☊
This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter. ☊ later ☊
The match has been postponed to a later date. ☊ later ☊
The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The latter were both built in the 1950s. ☊ latter ☊
to launch an appeal/an inquiry/an investigation/a campaign ☊ launch ☊
to launch an attack/invasion ☊ launch ☊
The new model will be launched in July. ☊ launch ☊
The lifeboat was launched immediately. ☊ launch ☊
Jane is studying law. ☊ law ☊
He's in law school. ☊ law ☊
He's at law school. ☊ law ☊
If they entered the building they would be breaking the law. ☊ law ☊
British schools are now required by law to publish their exam results. ☊ law ☊
company/international/tax, etc. law ☊ law ☊
After the riots, the military was brought in to restore law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
The hens are not laying well (= not producing many eggs). ☊ lay ☊
lay sb/sth + adj.: The cloth should be laid flat. ☊ lay ☊
The foundations of the house are being laid today. ☊ lay ☊
lay A (on/over B): Before they started they laid newspaper on the floor. ☊ lay ☊
The grapes were laid to dry on racks. ☊ lay ☊
lay B with A: The floor was laid with newspaper. ☊ lay ☊
He was not stupid, just lazy. ☊ lazy ☊
to lead an expedition ☊ lead ☊
to lead a discussion ☊ lead ☊
Who will lead the party in the next election? ☊ lead ☊
to lead a quiet life/a life of luxury/a miserable existence ☊ lead ☊
A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. ☊ lead ☊
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. ☊ lead ☊
The situation is far worse than we had been led to believe. ☊ lead ☊
the pipe leading from the top of the water tank ☊ lead ☊
I tried to lead the discussion back to the main issue. ☊ lead ☊
He managed to hold a lead of two seconds over his closest rival. ☊ lead ☊
The polls have given Labour a five-point lead. ☊ lead ☊
She was among the leaders of the race from the start. ☊ leader ☊
She was offered the leading role in the new TV series. ☊ leading ☊
He played a leading part in the negotiations. ☊ leading ☊
United were league champions last season. ☊ league ☊
learn sth: to learn a language/a musical instrument/a skill ☊ learn ☊
learn sth from sb/sth: I learned a lot from my father. ☊ learn ☊
learn sth from doing sth: You can learn a great deal just from watching other players. ☊ learn ☊
learn (about sth): She's very keen to learn about Japanese culture. ☊ learn ☊
The book is about how children learn. ☊ learn ☊
learn to do sth: He's learning to dance. ☊ learn ☊
learn how, what, etc...: He's still learning how to dance. ☊ learn ☊
Today we learnt how to use the new software. ☊ learn ☊
learn of/about sth: I learnt of her arrival from a close friend. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: We were very surprised to learn (that) she had got married again. ☊ learn ☊
learn sth: How did they react when they learned the news? ☊ learn ☊
it is learned that...: It has been learned that 500 jobs are to be lost at the factory. ☊ learn ☊
We have to learn one of Hamlet's speeches for school tomorrow. ☊ learn ☊
learn (from sth): I'm sure she'll learn from her mistakes. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: He'll just have to learn (that) he can't always have his own way. ☊ learn ☊
learn to do sth: I soon learned not to ask too many questions. ☊ learn ☊
The documentary caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described. ☊ not least ☊
The soles are made of leather. ☊ leather ☊
a leather-bound book ☊ leather ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
Leave me out of this quarrel, please. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
He hadn't been asked to the party and was feeling very left out. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
Look left and right before you cross the road. ☊ left ☊
Sit on the floor, stretching your legs out in front of you. ☊ leg ☊
front/back legs ☊ leg ☊
forelegs/hind legs ☊ leg ☊
They are currently facing a long legal battle in the US courts. ☊ legal ☊
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). ☊ legal ☊
a legally binding agreement ☊ legally ☊
You are legally entitled to a full refund. ☊ legally ☊
Legally, there is not a lot we can do. ☊ legally ☊
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish. ☊ lemon ☊
We discussed shortening the length of the course. ☊ length ☊
She got a headache if she had to read for any length of time (= for a long time). ☊ length ☊
Size of pension depends partly on length of service with the company. ☊ length ☊
Did you see the length of his hair? ☊ length ☊
She's having lunch with the Director, no less. ☊ no less ☊
No explanation was offered, still less an apology. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
She gives piano lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library. ☊ lesson ☊
I'm having/taking driving lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
Our first lesson on Tuesdays is French. ☊ lesson ☊
What did we do last lesson? ☊ lesson ☊
The course book is divided into 30 lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
a salutary lesson ☊ lesson ☊
The accident taught me a lesson I'll never forget. ☊ lesson ☊
We are still absorbing the harsh lessons of this disaster. ☊ lesson ☊
It was a lesson not lost on (= learned well by) the team manager. ☊ lesson ☊
lesson to sb: Let that be a lesson to you (= so that you do not make the same mistake again). ☊ lesson ☊
Their openness was a terrific lesson to me. ☊ lesson ☊
Let us get those boxes down for you. ☊ let ☊
I don't think we'll make it, but let's try anyway. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth do sth: They won't let him leave the country. ☊ let ☊
The cat wants to be let out. ☊ let ☊
He trudged home feeling lonely and let down. ☊ let sb down ☊
She was let off with a warning. ☊ let sb off (with sth) ☊
You will be notified by letter. ☊ letter ☊
Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site. ☊ level ☊
the level of water in the bottle ☊ level ☊
The cables are buried one metre below ground level. ☊ level ☊
The floodwater nearly reached roof level. ☊ level ☊
Fables can be understood on various levels. ☊ level ☊
a decision taken at board level ☊ level ☊
Discussions are currently being held at national level. ☊ level ☊
What is the level of this course? ☊ level ☊
He studied French to degree level. ☊ level ☊
Profits were at the same level as the year before. ☊ level ☊
a public/reference/university, etc. library ☊ library ☊
a licence holder (= a person who has been given a licence) ☊ licence ☊
license sth: The new drug has not yet been licensed in the US. ☊ license ☊
licensing hours (= the times when alcohol can be sold at a pub, etc.) ☊ license ☊
license sb/sth to do sth: They had licensed the firm to produce the drug. ☊ license ☊
a license holder (= a person who has been given a license) ☊ license ☊
This is a great holiday resort that is full of life. ☊ life ☊
the worries of everyday life ☊ life ☊
He is young and has little experience of life. ☊ life ☊
Commuting is a part of daily life for many people. ☊ life ☊
Jill wants to travel and see life for herself. ☊ life ☊
We bought a dishwasher to make life easier. ☊ life ☊
In London life can be hard. ☊ life ☊
In real life (= when she met him) he wasn't how she had imagined him at all. ☊ life ☊
Life can be difficult when you move to a new town. ☊ life ☊
Life isn't like in the movies, you know. ☊ life ☊
country/city life ☊ life ☊
She enjoyed political life. ☊ life ☊
family/married life ☊ life ☊
How do you find life in Japan? ☊ life ☊
He has had a good life. ☊ life ☊
a hard/an easy life ☊ life ☊
My day-to-day life is not very exciting. ☊ life ☊
a life of luxury ☊ life ☊
Her daily life involved meeting lots of people. ☊ life ☊
She lived a quiet life in the countryside. ☊ life ☊
Many of these children have led very sheltered lives (= they have not had many different experiences). ☊ life ☊
They emigrated to start a new life in Canada. ☊ life ☊
He doesn't like to talk about his private life. ☊ life ☊
She has a full social life. ☊ life ☊
articles about the love lives of the stars ☊ life ☊
He's lived here all his life. ☊ life ☊
I've lived in England for most of my life. ☊ life ☊
to have a long/short life ☊ life ☊
He became very weak towards the end of his life. ☊ life ☊
Brenda took up tennis late in life. ☊ life ☊
He will spend the rest of his life (= until he dies) in a wheelchair. ☊ life ☊
There's no such thing as a job for life any longer. ☊ life ☊
She is a life member of the club. ☊ life ☊
in early/adult life ☊ life ☊
She has been an accountant all her working life. ☊ life ☊
He met a lot of interesting people during his life as a student. ☊ life ☊
They were very happy throughout their married life. ☊ life ☊
The International Stock Exchange started life as a London coffee shop. ☊ life ☊
They could see that the company had a limited life (= it was going to close). ☊ life ☊
marine/pond life ☊ life ☊
Is there intelligent life on other planets? ☊ life ☊
My father died last year—I wish I could bring him back to life. ☊ life ☊
In spring the countryside bursts into life. ☊ life ☊
The floods caused a massive loss of life (= many people were killed). ☊ life ☊
The operation saved her life. ☊ life ☊
Several attempts have been made on the President's life (= several people have tried to kill him). ☊ life ☊
Martial law has now been lifted. ☊ lift ☊
It was an hour before the lights came on again. ☊ light ☊
Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working. ☊ light ☊
light reading for the beach ☊ light ☊
On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. ☊ light ☊
She felt a light tap on her shoulder. ☊ light ☊
the sound of quick light footsteps ☊ light ☊
The aluminium body is 12% lighter than if built with steel. ☊ light ☊
Only light vehicles are allowed over the old bridge. ☊ light ☊
The stage was lit by bright spotlights. ☊ light ☊
the lighted windows of the house ☊ light ☊
The candles were lit. ☊ light ☊
Steve took out a cigarette and lit it. ☊ light ☊
What's it like studying in Spain? ☊ like ☊
Students were angry at being treated like children. ☊ like ☊
I, like everyone else, had read these stories in the press. ☊ like ☊
The candles are arranged like so (= in this way). ☊ like ☊
You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not. ☊ like ☊
You can dye your hair whatever colour you like. ☊ like ☊
Like I said (= as I said before), you're always welcome to stay. ☊ like ☊
a time/speed/age limit ☊ limit ☊
They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit. ☊ limit ☊
to keep government spending within acceptable limits ☊ limit ☊
Families are limited to four free tickets each. ☊ limit ☊
A line formed at each teller window. ☊ line ☊
He was convicted of illegally importing weapons across state lines. ☊ line ☊
We want to cut across lines of race, sex and religion. ☊ line ☊
Be careful not to cross the line (= the broken line painted down the middle of the road). ☊ line ☊
a high-speed rail link ☊ link ☊
The speech was broadcast via a satellite link. ☊ link ☊
link A to B: The video cameras are linked to a powerful computer. ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
link A and B: The two factors are directly linked. ☊ link ☊
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). ☊ link ☊
a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks) ☊ liquid ☊
We were asked to list our ten favourite songs. ☊ list ☊
Towns in the guide are listed alphabetically. ☊ list ☊
You haven't been listening to a word I've said! ☊ listen ☊
French literature ☊ literature ☊
great works of literature ☊ literature ☊
3 litres of water ☊ litre ☊
I can't remember every little detail. ☊ little ☊
Students have little or no choice in the matter. ☊ little ☊
I've only read a little of the book so far. ☊ little ☊
His English is improving little by little. ☊ little by little ☊
He is little known as an artist. ☊ little ☊
Her words have lived with me all my life. ☊ live ☊
He lived in poverty most of his life. ☊ live ☊
live sth: She lived a very peaceful life. ☊ live ☊
They lived their lives to the full. ☊ live ☊
Where do these plates live (= where are they usually kept)? ☊ live ☊
You can't live on forty pounds a week. ☊ live on sth ☊
He has lived through two world wars. ☊ live through sth ☊
a live recording made at Wembley Arena ☊ live ☊
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). ☊ live ☊
a lively debate ☊ lively ☊
We saw a load of houses before we bought this one. ☊ load ☊
These backpacks are designed to carry a heavy load. ☊ load ☊
A lorry shed its load (= accidentally dropped its load) on the motorway. ☊ load ☊
load (sth): Is the gun loaded? ☊ load ☊
load sth/sb (into/onto sth): Sacks were being loaded onto the truck. ☊ load ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
A local man was accused of the murder. ☊ local ☊
Our children go to the local school. ☊ local ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
It was difficult to understand the local dialect. ☊ local ☊
The gates are locked at 6 o'clock. ☊ lock ☊
The two parts of the plan were governed by the same logic. ☊ logic ☊
a strategy based on sound commercial logic ☊ logic ☊
As I didn't speak the language I grew lonelier and lonelier. ☊ lonely ☊
There was a long silence before she spoke. ☊ long ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
a long book/film/list (= taking a lot of time to read/watch/deal with) ☊ long ☊
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. ☊ long ☊
How long is the course? ☊ long ☊
She had long dark hair. ☊ long ☊
a long journey/walk/drive/flight ☊ long ☊
He retired long before the war. ☊ long ☊
It wasn't long before she had persuaded him (= it only took a short time). ☊ long ☊
They had long since (= a long time before the present time) moved away. ☊ long ☊
So long as there is a demand for these drugs, the financial incentive for drug dealers will be there. ☊ as/so long as ☊
You made me look a complete fool! ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like...: It doesn't look like we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
look where, what, etc...: Can't you look where you're going? ☊ look ☊
You should look out for pickpockets. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
I haven't had time to look at (= read) the papers yet. ☊ look at sth ☊
The implications of the new law will need to be looked at. ☊ look at sth ☊
Who's going to look after the children while you're away? ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
I'm looking after his affairs while he's in hospital. ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help). ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
People came out of their houses and looked around. ☊ look around/round ☊
look doing sth: We're really looking forward to seeing you again. ☊ look forward to sth ☊
A working party has been set up to look into the problem. ☊ look into sth ☊
She looked through her notes before the exam. ☊ look through sth ☊
She looked up from her book as I entered the room. ☊ look up (from sth) ☊
He lost his looks (= became less attractive) in later life. ☊ look ☊
Make sure you get a good look at their faces. ☊ look ☊
She usually wears her hair loose. ☊ loose ☊
The potatoes were sold loose, not in bags. ☊ loose ☊
The horse had broken loose (= escaped) from its tether. ☊ loose ☊
She fastened the belt loosely around her waist. ☊ loosely ☊
The play is loosely based on his childhood in Russia. ☊ loosely ☊
Economic growth can be loosely defined as an increase in GDP. ☊ loosely ☊
Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry. ☊ lorry ☊
lose sth (to sb): to lose a game/a race/an election/a battle/a war ☊ lose ☊
The train was losing speed. ☊ lose ☊
to lose your hair/teeth (= as a result of getting old) ☊ lose ☊
You will lose your deposit if you cancel the order. ☊ lose ☊
loss of earnings (= the money you do not earn because you are prevented from working) ☊ loss ☊
The loss of his wife was a great blow to him. ☊ loss ☊
The drought has led to widespread loss of life. ☊ loss ☊
The strike cost them thousands of pounds in lost business. ☊ lost ☊
She still has an awful lot (= a very large amount) to learn. ☊ lot ☊
A lot of people are coming to the meeting. ☊ lot ☊
I eat lots less than I used to. ☊ lot ☊
Please read the letter out loud. ☊ out loud ☊
Take care, my love. ☊ love ☊
He was the love of my life (= the person I loved most). ☊ love ☊
a love of learning ☊ love ☊
love of your country ☊ love ☊
I love it in Spain (= I like the life there). ☊ love ☊
It was one of his best-loved songs. ☊ love ☊
love sth: 'Cigarette?' 'I'd love one, but I've just given up.' ☊ love ☊
He had become a well-loved member of staff. ☊ love ☊
to love your country ☊ love ☊
Training was given a very low priority. ☊ low ☊
students with low marks/grades in their exams ☊ low ☊
the lowest temperature ever recorded ☊ low ☊
low-tar cigarettes ☊ low ☊
the lower slopes of the mountain ☊ low ☊
With (any) luck, we'll be home before dark. ☊ luck ☊
I could hardly believe my luck when he said yes. ☊ luck ☊
lucky (to do sth): His friend was killed and he knows he is lucky to be alive. ☊ lucky ☊
She was lucky enough to be chosen for the team. ☊ lucky ☊
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged. ☊ lucky ☊
That was the luckiest escape of my life. ☊ lucky ☊
This sauce has lumps in it. ☊ lump ☊
Machines have replaced human labour in many industries. ☊ machine ☊
The potatoes are planted by machine. ☊ machine ☊
The new machines (= computers) will be shipped next month. ☊ machine ☊
a piece of machinery ☊ machinery ☊
a clock with all its machinery hanging out ☊ machinery ☊
Inventors are not mad scientists. ☊ mad ☊
to be mad on tennis ☊ mad ☊
Only a mad dash got them to the meeting on time. ☊ mad ☊
mad with sth: to be mad with anger/excitement/grief/love ☊ mad ☊
a magazine article/interview ☊ magazine ☊
Her designer clothes were from the pages of a glossy fashion magazine. ☊ magazine ☊
A passage was cleared through the crowd like magic. ☊ magic ☊
He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. ☊ magic ☊
It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years. ☊ magic ☊
the main course (= of a meal) ☊ main ☊
Plug the transformer into the mains (= the place on a wall where electricity is brought into a room). ☊ main ☊
mains gas/water/electricity ☊ main ☊
mains drainage ☊ main ☊
In the main, the money raised goes to children's charities. ☊ in the main ☊
The people in the hotel were mainly foreign tourists. ☊ mainly ☊
The two countries have always maintained close relations. ☊ maintain ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three. ☊ maintain ☊
major international companies ☊ major ☊
The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. ☊ majority ☊
The majority was/were in favour of banning smoking . ☊ majority ☊
She was elected by/with a majority of 749. ☊ majority ☊
The resolution was carried by a huge majority. ☊ majority ☊
She makes $100 000 a year. ☊ make ☊
He made a fortune on the stock market. ☊ make ☊
be made to do sth: She must be made to comply with the rules. ☊ make ☊
The holes in the cloth were made by moths. ☊ make ☊
The full story was never made public. ☊ make ☊
Can you make yourself understood in Russian? ☊ make ☊
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. ☊ make ☊
It's important to try and make something of (= achieve sth in) your life. ☊ make ☊
make sth from sth: Wine is made from grapes. ☊ make ☊
make sth into sth: The grapes are made into wine. ☊ make ☊
These regulations were made to protect children. ☊ make ☊
The flight leaves in twenty minutes—we'll never make it. ☊ make it ☊
It's like trying to manage an unruly child. ☊ manage ☊
She's 82 and can't manage on her own any more. ☊ manage ☊
manage (to do sth): We managed to get to the airport in time. ☊ manage ☊
How did you manage to persuade him? ☊ manage ☊
They managed to find a place to stay. ☊ manage ☊
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. ☊ management ☊
The shop is now under new management. ☊ management ☊
My role is to act as a mediator between employees and management. ☊ management ☊
classroom management ☊ management ☊
a meeting of area managers ☊ manager ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
Faulty goods should be returned to the manufacturers. ☊ manufacturer ☊
Many people feel that the law should be changed. ☊ many ☊
an unexplored region that has not yet been mapped ☊ map ☊
scientific discoveries which help to map our distant past ☊ map ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
+ noun: They marched 20 miles to reach the capital. ☊ march ☊
protest marches ☊ march ☊
The army began their long march to the coast. ☊ march ☊
The cross marks the spot where the body was found. ☊ mark ☊
The route has been marked in red. ☊ mark ☊
The surfaces are made from a material that doesn't mark. ☊ mark ☊
mark A (with B): Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted. ☊ mark ☊
mark B on A: Prices are marked on the goods. ☊ mark ☊
Do not open any mail marked 'Confidential'. ☊ mark ☊
to get a good/poor mark in English ☊ mark ☊
a burn/scratch mark ☊ mark ☊
a market town (= a town in Britain where a regular market is or was held) ☊ market ☊
a happy/unhappy marriage ☊ marriage ☊
All of her children's marriages ended in divorce. ☊ marriage ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
She has two children by a previous marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
This is his second marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
Their marriage took place in a local church. ☊ marriage ☊
Are you enjoying married life? ☊ married ☊
a mass of blonde hair ☊ mass ☊
I began sifting through the mass of evidence. ☊ mass ☊
The page was covered with a mass of figures. ☊ mass ☊
The aim of the competition is to match the quote to the person who said it. ☊ match ☊
The doors were painted blue to match the walls. ☊ match ☊
All right, mate? ☊ mate ☊
They've been best mates since school. ☊ mate ☊
The teacher saw her as good university material (= good enough to go to university). ☊ material ☊
the school mathematics curriculum ☊ mathematics ☊
He worked out the very difficult mathematics in great detail. ☊ mathematics ☊
Learning to drive is all a matter of coordination. ☊ matter ☊
the maximum speed/temperature/volume ☊ maximum ☊
What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay? ☊ maximum ☊
There is a range of programs on the market which may be described as design aids. ☊ may ☊
May I come in? ☊ may ☊
mean to be/do sth: Do you have any idea what it means to be poor? ☊ mean ☊
She did everything to get the two of them together, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. ☊ mean ☊
I'm feeling very guilty—I've been meaning to call my parents for days, but still haven't got around to it. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth to do sth: I didn't mean you to read the letter. ☊ mean ☊
You're meant to (= you are supposed to) pay before you go in. ☊ mean ☊
Her life seemed to have lost all meaning. ☊ meaning ☊
Having a child gave new meaning to their lives. ☊ meaning ☊
With Anna he learned the meaning of love. ☊ meaning ☊
The load was lifted by means of a crane. ☊ by means of sth ☊
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own. ☊ meanwhile ☊
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. ☊ measure ☊
measure sth (in sth): A ship's speed is measured in knots. ☊ measure ☊
measure sb/sth for sth: He's gone to be measured for a new suit. ☊ measure ☊
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. ☊ measure ☊
The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft. ☊ measure ☊
The pond measures about 2 metres across. ☊ measure ☊
The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. ☊ measure ☊
Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? ☊ measure ☊
safety/security/austerity measures ☊ measure ☊
measures against racism ☊ measure ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
Accurate measurement is very important in science. ☊ measurement ☊
Do you know your measurements (= the size of parts of your body)? ☊ measurement ☊
the news/broadcasting/national media ☊ media ☊
The trial was fully reported in the media. ☊ media ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage. ☊ media ☊
He became a media star for his part in the protests. ☊ media ☊
medical advances/care/research ☊ medical ☊
a medical student/school ☊ medical ☊
advances in modern medicine ☊ medicine ☊
to study/practise medicine ☊ medicine ☊
traditional/conventional/orthodox medicine ☊ medicine ☊
alternative medicine ☊ medicine ☊
Did you take your medicine? ☊ medicine ☊
cough medicine ☊ medicine ☊
Chinese herbal medicines ☊ medicine ☊
Video is a good medium for learning a foreign language. ☊ medium ☊
Pleased to meet you. ☊ meet ☊
Nice meeting you. ☊ meet ☊
to have/hold/call/attend a meeting ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting will be held in the school hall. ☊ meeting ☊
a committee/staff meeting ☊ meeting ☊
What time is the meeting? ☊ meeting ☊
Helen will chair the meeting (= be in charge of it). ☊ meeting ☊
I'll be in a meeting all morning—can you take my calls? ☊ meeting ☊
a meeting of the United Nations Security Council ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting was postponed. ☊ meeting ☊
At our first meeting I was nervous. ☊ meeting ☊
It was a chance meeting that would change my life. ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion. ☊ meeting ☊
a meeting of member countries/states ☊ member ☊
Little is known about the third member of the band. ☊ member ☊
She can recite the whole poem from memory. ☊ memory ☊
I quickly committed the number of the car to memory (= learned and remembered it). ☊ memory ☊
The drugs had a severe effect on her short-term memory. ☊ memory ☊
There hasn't been peace in the country in/within my memory. ☊ memory ☊
The statue was erected to the memory of my father. ☊ in memory of sb, to the memory of sb ☊
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. ☊ not to mention ☊
A mere 2% of their budget has been spent on publicity. ☊ mere ☊
You've got the job. The interview will be a mere formality. ☊ mere ☊
They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it. ☊ merely ☊
The room was in a mess. ☊ mess ☊
My hair's a real mess! ☊ mess ☊
I've been trying to get you all day—don't you ever listen to your messages? ☊ message ☊
message (from sb) (to sb): Messages of support have been arriving from all over the country ☊ message ☊
a televised message from the President to the American people ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
The frame is made of metal. ☊ metal ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
a lake with an island in the middle ☊ middle ☊
This chicken isn't cooked in the middle. ☊ middle ☊
He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. ☊ might ☊
The pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly. ☊ might ☊
It's safe to take a mild sedative. ☊ mild ☊
a mild state of shock ☊ mild ☊
a mile-long procession ☊ mile ☊
The car must have been doing at least 100 miles an hour. ☊ mile ☊
My car gets 35 miles to the gallon. ☊ mile ☊
a military coup ☊ military ☊
The military was/were called in to deal with the riot. ☊ military ☊
As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind (= I was not thinking of it at all). ☊ mind ☊
I could not have complete peace of mind before they returned. ☊ mind ☊
You'll never persuade him to stay—his mind's made up (= he has definitely decided to go). ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
mind sth: Mind (= Don't fall on) that step! ☊ mind ☊
mind how, where, etc...: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to sb) ☊ mind ☊
mind about sth: Did she mind about not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
mind doing sth: Did she mind not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
mind that...: He minded that he hadn't been asked. ☊ mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals ☊ mineral ☊
The work was done with the minimum amount of effort. ☊ minimum ☊
Costs should be kept to a minimum. ☊ minimum ☊
The class needs a minimum of six students to continue. ☊ minimum ☊
a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers ☊ minister ☊
the Ministry of Defence ☊ ministry ☊
the rights of ethnic/racial minorities ☊ minority ☊
a large German-speaking minority in the east of the country ☊ minority ☊
At that very minute, Tom walked in. ☊ minute ☊
The minute she walked through the door I thought she looked different. ☊ the minute (that)... ☊
You can't afford to miss meals (= not eat meals) when you're in training. ☊ miss ☊
You're missing the point (= failing to understand the main part) of what I'm saying. ☊ miss ☊
I'll just read through the form again to make sure I haven't missed anything out. ☊ miss sb/sth out ☊
Many soldiers were listed as missing in action. ☊ missing ☊
This letter is addressed to someone else—there must be some mistake. ☊ mistake ☊
You must try to learn from your mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
Leaving school so young was the biggest mistake of my life. ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake among learners of English. ☊ mistake ☊
Oil and water do not mix. ☊ mix ☊
mix with sth: Oil does not mix with water. ☊ mix ☊
mix sth for sb: Why don't you mix a cocktail for our guests? ☊ mix ☊
mix sb sth: Why don't you mix our guests a cocktail? ☊ mix ☊
a school with a good social mix of children ☊ mix ☊
The play was given a mixed reception by the critics (= some liked it, some did not). ☊ mixed ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
people of mixed race ☊ mixed ☊
a mixed marriage (= between two people of different races or religions) ☊ mixed ☊
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. ☊ model ☊
The latest models will be on display at the motor show. ☊ model ☊
The architect had produced a scale model of the proposed shopping complex. ☊ model ☊
Stress is a major problem of modern life. ☊ modern ☊
Shakespeare's language can be a problem for modern readers. ☊ modern ☊
the most modern, well-equipped hospital in London ☊ modern ☊
He thought for a moment before replying. ☊ moment ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
We'll discuss this at Monday's meeting. ☊ Monday ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. ☊ monitor ☊
Each student's progress is closely monitored. ☊ monitor ☊
She earns $1 000 a month. ☊ month ☊
Have you read this month's 'Physics World'? ☊ month ☊
They lived in Toronto during their first few months of marriage. ☊ month ☊
a month-long strike ☊ month ☊
It will be months before we get the results. ☊ month ☊
to be in a foul/filthy mood ☊ mood ☊
Some addicts suffer violent mood swings (= changes of mood) if deprived of the drug. ☊ mood ☊
Wait until he's in a better mood before you ask him. ☊ mood ☊
The mood of the meeting was distinctly pessimistic. ☊ mood ☊
There's no moon tonight (= no moon can be seen). ☊ moon ☊
moral philosophy ☊ moral ☊
The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries. ☊ moral ☊
He led a very moral life. ☊ moral ☊
morally right/wrong/justified/unacceptable ☊ morally ☊
He read the letter more carefully the second time. ☊ more ☊
a course for more advanced students ☊ more ☊
She could earn $200 a night, more or less. ☊ more or less ☊
Who do you think will get (the) most votes? ☊ most ☊
The sauce is mostly cream. ☊ mostly ☊
the mother chimpanzee caring for her young ☊ mother ☊
She slowly mounted the steps. ☊ mount ☊
to mount a protest/campaign/an exhibition ☊ mount ☊
move sb to sth: Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes. ☊ move ☊
move away: She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away. ☊ move ☊
We moved house last week. ☊ move ☊
move sth (+ adv./prep.): Let's move the meeting to Wednesday. ☊ move ☊
The management have made no move to settle the strike. ☊ move ☊
the Romantic movement (= for example in literature) ☊ movement ☊
Power comes from the forward movement of the entire body. ☊ movement ☊
The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. ☊ movie theater ☊
fast-moving water ☊ moving ☊
No dessert for me, thanks. It was as much as I could do to finish the main course. ☊ as much as sb can do ☊
The children are already learning to multiply and divide. ☊ multiply ☊
multiply A and B (together): Multiply 2 and 6 together and you get 12. ☊ multiply ☊
multiply sth: Cigarette smoking multiplies the risk of cancer. ☊ multiply ☊
My mum says I can't go. ☊ mum ☊
He was found guilty of murder. ☊ murder ☊
She has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband. ☊ murder ☊
a science museum ☊ museum ☊
The poem has been set to music. ☊ music ☊
to study music ☊ music ☊
music lessons ☊ music ☊
Can you read music (= understand the signs in order to play or sing a piece of music)? ☊ music ☊
the musical director of the show ☊ musical ☊
a jazz/rock musician ☊ musician ☊
Cars must not park in front of the entrance (= it is not allowed). ☊ must ☊
You mustn't say things like that. ☊ must ☊
I must go to the bank and get some money. ☊ must ☊
You simply must read this book. ☊ must ☊
I found myself unable to speak. ☊ myself ☊
I needed space to be myself (= not influenced by other people). ☊ myself ☊
It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. ☊ mystery ☊
The band was financed by a mystery backer. ☊ mystery ☊
The car is registered in my name. ☊ in the name of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's name ☊
name sb/sth (after sb): name sb/sth (for sb): He was named after his father (= given his father's first name). ☊ name ☊
the diesel engine, named after its inventor Rudolf Diesel ☊ name ☊
name sb/sth: The victim has not yet been named. ☊ name ☊
name sb/sth as sb/sth: The missing man has been named as James Kelly. ☊ name ☊
the narrow confines of prison life ☊ narrow ☊
The road soon became narrower and steeper. ☊ narrow ☊
He lost the race by the narrowest of margins. ☊ narrow ☊
She was elected by a narrow majority. ☊ narrow ☊
an independent nation ☊ nation ☊
the African nations ☊ nation ☊
The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV. ☊ nation ☊
national and local newspapers ☊ national ☊
national and international news ☊ national ☊
national and regional politics ☊ national ☊
a national election ☊ national ☊
These buildings are part of our national heritage. ☊ national ☊
They are afraid of losing their national identity. ☊ national ☊
a national airline/museum/theatre ☊ national ☊
the natural processes of language learning ☊ natural ☊
a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) ☊ natural ☊
My hair soon grew back to its natural colour (= after being dyed ). ☊ natural ☊
The topic arose naturally in the conversation. ☊ naturally ☊
to be naturally artistic ☊ naturally ☊
The conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future (= very soon). ☊ near ☊
The election proved to be a near disaster for the party. ☊ near ☊
She took a step nearer. ☊ near ☊
This colour is nearest (to) the original. ☊ near ☊
She was near to tears (= almost crying). ☊ near ☊
Try and be neater! ☊ neat ☊
The box fitted neatly into the drawer. ☊ neatly ☊
She summarized her plan very neatly. ☊ neatly ☊
Changes can easily be made where necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
He tied a scarf around his neck. ☊ neck ☊
She craned (= stretched) her neck to get a better view. ☊ neck ☊
Somebody's going to break their neck (= injure themselves) on these steps. ☊ neck ☊
need to do sth: I need to get some sleep. ☊ need ☊
This shirt needs to be washed. ☊ need ☊
The house is in need of a thorough clean. ☊ need ☊
There's no need to cry (= stop crying). ☊ need ☊
They received a negative reply. ☊ negative ☊
Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory. ☊ negative ☊
The crisis had a negative effect on trade. ☊ negative ☊
Britain's nearest neighbour is France. ☊ neighbour ☊
Manhattan is divided into distinct neighborhoods. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
I hadn't been to New York before and neither had Jane. ☊ neither ☊
'I can't understand a word of it.' 'Neither can I.' ☊ neither ☊
Even after years as a singer, he still suffers from nerves before a performance. ☊ nerve ☊
By the end of the meal her nerves were completely frayed. ☊ nerve ☊
I felt really nervous before the interview. ☊ nervous ☊
He has never been abroad. ☊ never ☊
'I work for a company called Orion Technology.' 'Never heard of them.' ☊ never ☊
Never in all my life have I seen such a horrible thing. ☊ never ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless. ☊ nevertheless ☊
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one. ☊ nevertheless ☊
It was a new era in the history of our country. ☊ new ☊
She went to Australia to start a new life. ☊ new ☊
I'd like to learn a new language. ☊ new ☊
I like your new hairstyle. ☊ new ☊
Have you read her new novel? ☊ new ☊
a newly created job ☊ newly ☊
a newly independent republic ☊ newly ☊
Messengers brought news that the battle had been lost. ☊ news ☊
It's news to me (= I haven't heard it before). ☊ news ☊
national/international news ☊ news ☊
a local/national newspaper ☊ newspaper ☊
I read about it in the newspaper. ☊ newspaper ☊
I asked him in the nicest possible way to put his cigarette out. ☊ nice ☊
nice (to do sth): Nice to meet you! (= a friendly greeting when you meet sb for the first time) ☊ nice ☊
nice (doing sth): It's been nice meeting you. ☊ nice ☊
We all had the flu last week—it wasn't very nice. ☊ nice ☊
It was nice and warm yesterday. ☊ nice ☊
The room was nicely furnished. ☊ nicely ☊
If you ask her nicely she might say yes. ☊ nicely ☊
You're welcome to stay the night here. ☊ night ☊
I saw her in town the other night (= a few nights ago). ☊ night ☊
When Dan cooks dinner he always goes the whole nine yards, with three courses and a choice of dessert. ☊ the whole nine yards ☊
No student is to leave the room. ☊ no ☊
No smoking! ☊ no ☊
She's no fool (= she's intelligent). ☊ no ☊
a noisy protest (= when people shout) ☊ noisy ☊
The engine is very noisy at high speed. ☊ noisy ☊
a noisy classroom ☊ noisy ☊
We were told to speak to no one. ☊ no one ☊
He should be able to lead a perfectly normal life. ☊ normal ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
I'm not normally allowed to stay out late. ☊ normally ☊
The estimated value is north of $5.4 billion. ☊ north ☊
The shares had already been trading north of £30. ☊ north ☊
the northern slopes of the mountains ☊ northern ☊
He broke his nose in the fight. ☊ nose ☊
a blocked/runny nose ☊ nose ☊
He must not go. ☊ not ☊
'Can I throw this out?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ not ☊
'Will it bother you if I smoke?' 'Not at all.' ☊ not at all ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
She's always trying to get something for nothing. ☊ for nothing ☊
Prices may be altered without notice. ☊ notice ☊
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). ☊ notice ☊
You are welcome to come and stay as long as you give us plenty of notice. ☊ notice ☊
There was a notice on the board saying the class had been cancelled. ☊ notice ☊
A public notice about the planned development was pinned to the wall. ☊ notice ☊
Don't take any notice of what you read in the papers. ☊ notice ☊
Normally, the letter would not have come to my notice (= I would not have known about it). ☊ notice ☊
notice (that)...: I couldn't help noticing (that) she was wearing a wig. ☊ notice ☊
to write/publish/read a novel ☊ novel ☊
The children were nowhere to be seen. ☊ nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight ☊
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) ☊ nuclear ☊
nuclear capacity (= the number of nuclear weapons a country has) ☊ nuclear ☊
The course will have to be repeated owing to pressure of numbers (= too many students). ☊ number ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
If nobody objects, we'll postpone the meeting till next week. ☊ object ☊
object to doing sth/to sb doing sth: I really object to being charged for parking. ☊ object ☊
to meet/achieve your objectives ☊ objective ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
I find it difficult to be objective where he's concerned. ☊ objective ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
results based on scientific observations ☊ observation ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ observation ☊
an observation post/tower (= a place from where sb, especially an enemy, can be watched) ☊ observation ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
be observed to do sth: He was observed to follow her closely. ☊ observe ☊
The patients were observed over a period of several months. ☊ observe ☊
observe how, what, etc...: They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together. ☊ observe ☊
to obtain advice/information/permission ☊ obtain ☊
I finally managed to obtain a copy of the report. ☊ obtain ☊
To obtain the overall score, add up the totals in each column. ☊ obtain ☊
They have been seen together on two separate occasions. ☊ occasion ☊
He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement. ☊ occasion ☊
He has been known on occasion to lose his temper. ☊ on occasion(s) ☊
occupied (doing sth/in doing sth/in sth): He's fully occupied looking after three small children. ☊ occupied ☊
Protesting students occupied the TV station. ☊ occupy ☊
Ocean levels are rising. ☊ ocean ☊
at/after/before eleven o'clock ☊ o'clock ☊
Oddly enough, the most expensive tickets sold fastest. ☊ oddly ☊
the director of the company ☊ of ☊
the result of the debate ☊ of ☊
a woman of Italian descent ☊ of ☊
a glass of milk ☊ of ☊
He was cleared of all blame. ☊ of ☊
The water is off. ☊ off ☊
All shirts have/are 10% off. ☊ off ☊
Families will be better off under the new law (= will have more money). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
The weather was so bad we'd have been better off staying at home. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
Scientists are still a long way off finding a cure. ☊ off ☊
I want about an inch off the back of my hair. ☊ off ☊
He's had ten days off school. ☊ off ☊
a first offence (= the first time that sb has been found guilty of a crime) ☊ offence ☊
an offence against society/humanity/the state ☊ offence ☊
The Redskins' offense is stronger than their defense. ☊ offense ☊
offensive to sb: His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers. ☊ offensive ☊
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. ☊ offer ☊
offer to do sth: The kids offered to do the dishes. ☊ offer ☊
The original price was £3 000, but I'm open to offers (= willing to consider offers that are less than that). ☊ offer ☊
The party has been out of office (= has not formed a government) for many years. ☊ office ☊
a commissioned/non-commissioned officer ☊ officer ☊
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer. ☊ officer ☊
officers of state (= ministers in the government) ☊ officer ☊
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. ☊ official ☊
The country's official language is Spanish. ☊ official ☊
The library will be officially opened by the local MP. ☊ officially ☊
We haven't yet been told officially about the closure. ☊ officially ☊
The college is not an officially recognized English language school. ☊ officially ☊
I'm not officially supposed to be here. ☊ officially ☊
His success depended, as so often happens, on things entirely outside his control. ☊ often ☊
'Shall we go for a walk?' 'OK.' ☊ OK ☊
Okay, let's go. ☊ OK ☊
The meeting's at 2, OK? ☊ OK ☊
Does my hair look okay? ☊ OK ☊
to get/grow old ☊ old ☊
She was a woman grown old before her time (= who looked older than she was). ☊ old ☊
At thirty years old, he was already earning £40 000 a year. ☊ old ☊
She wants to be an old-fashioned mother, staying at home and looking after the children. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
Hang your coat on that hook. ☊ on ☊
to live on a pension/a student grant ☊ on ☊
to be on a low wage ☊ on ☊
a ban on smoking ☊ on ☊
to be on business/holiday/vacation ☊ on ☊
The book is currently on loan. ☊ on ☊
If you like a good story, read on. ☊ on ☊
Make sure the lid is on. ☊ on ☊
The lights were all on. ☊ on ☊
There was a war on at the time. ☊ on ☊
The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled). ☊ on ☊
This book was famous once, but nobody reads it today. ☊ once ☊
The water is fine once you're in! ☊ once ☊
I saw her one afternoon last week. ☊ one ☊
Our car's always breaking down. But we're getting a new one soon. ☊ one ☊
Our house is the one next to the school. ☊ one ☊
The students who are most successful are usually the ones who come to all the classes. ☊ one ☊
I think we've learned a lot about one another in this session. ☊ one another ☊
Children are admitted only if accompanied by an adult. ☊ only ☊
He was only teasing you. ☊ only ☊
We can only guess what happened. ☊ only ☊
He not only read the book, but also remembered what he had read. ☊ not only... but (also)... ☊
She stepped down from the train onto the platform. ☊ onto ☊
I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes. ☊ open ☊
an open quarrel ☊ open ☊
Kasparov had left his bishop open (= not protected, in a game of chess ). ☊ open ☊
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. ☊ open ☊
open country (= without forests, buildings, etc.) ☊ open ☊
driving along the open road (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast) ☊ open ☊
He was breathing through his open mouth. ☊ open ☊
The pass is kept open all the year. ☊ open ☊
The bridge was opened by the Queen. ☊ open ☊
The police have opened an investigation into the death. ☊ open ☊
When did the country open its borders? ☊ open ☊
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. ☊ open ☊
He opened the letter and read it. ☊ open ☊
The door opened and Alan walked in. ☊ open ☊
The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). ☊ openly ☊
operate sth: The airline operates flights to 25 countries. ☊ operate ☊
Most domestic freezers operate at below −18 °C. ☊ operate ☊
What skills are needed to operate this machinery? ☊ operate ☊
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. ☊ operation ☊
a huge multinational operation ☊ operation ☊
the firm's banking operations overseas ☊ operation ☊
opinion (about/of/on sb/sth): We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done. ☊ opinion ☊
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. ☊ opinion ☊
Opinion is divided (= people disagree) on the issue. ☊ opinion ☊
They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion. ☊ opinion ☊
I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision. ☊ opinion ☊
Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men). ☊ opportunity ☊
They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. ☊ opposed ☊
They are totally opposed to abortion. ☊ opposed ☊
200 attended, as opposed to 300 the previous year. ☊ as opposed to ☊
Answers are given on the opposite page. ☊ opposite ☊
It's not easy having a relationship when you live at opposite ends of the country. ☊ opposite ☊
She tried calming him down but it seemed to be having the opposite effect. ☊ opposite ☊
Liverpool couldn't match the opposition in the final and lost 2-0. ☊ opposition ☊
Protest marches were held in opposition to the proposed law. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
Going to college was not an option for me. ☊ option ☊
option (of doing sth): Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year. ☊ option ☊
The course offers options in design and computing. ☊ option ☊
He can't read or write. ☊ or ☊
geology, or the science of the earth's crust ☊ or ☊
freshly squeezed orange juice ☊ orange ☊
The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received) ☊ order ☊
These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer) ☊ order ☊
order (for sb/sth to do sth): He gave orders for the work to be started. ☊ order ☊
I'm under orders not to let anyone in. ☊ order ☊
Dogs can be trained to obey orders. ☊ order ☊
Interest rates can be controlled by order of the central bank. ☊ order ☊
The army has been sent in to maintain order in the capital. ☊ order ☊
Some teachers find it difficult to keep their classes in order. ☊ order ☊
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). ☊ order ☊
The names are listed in alphabetical order. ☊ order ☊
arranged in order of priority/importance/size ☊ order ☊
The results, ranked in descending/ascending order, are as follows: ☊ order ☊
All the procedures must be done in the correct order. ☊ order ☊
It was time she put her life in order. ☊ order ☊
The house had been kept in good order. ☊ order ☊
Get your ideas into some sort of order before beginning to write. ☊ order ☊
I checked the files and some of the papers were out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
order sth (from sb): These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer. ☊ order ☊
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. ☊ order ☊
order sb + adv./prep.: They were ordered out of the class for fighting. ☊ order ☊
This was no ordinary meeting. ☊ ordinary ☊
He's the president of a large international organization. ☊ organization ☊
to organize a meeting/party/trip ☊ organize ☊
an organized system of childcare ☊ organized ☊
a carefully organized campaign ☊ organized ☊
the origins of life on earth ☊ origin ☊
Most coughs are viral in origin (= caused by a virus). ☊ origin ☊
The origin of the word remains obscure. ☊ origin ☊
This particular custom has its origins in Wales. ☊ origin ☊
She has risen from humble origins to immense wealth. ☊ origin ☊
children of various ethnic origins ☊ origin ☊
people of German origin ☊ origin ☊
a person's country of origin (= where they were born) ☊ origin ☊
At the end of the lease, the land will be returned to the original owner. ☊ original ☊
an original painting by local artist Graham Tovey ☊ original ☊
The original manuscript has been lost. ☊ original ☊
Only original documents (= not photocopies) will be accepted as proof of status. ☊ original ☊
Send out the photocopies and keep the original. ☊ original ☊
At that price, you could have bought an original! ☊ original ☊
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. ☊ otherwise ☊
Such things ought not to be allowed. ☊ ought to ☊
Children ought to be able to read by the age of 7. ☊ ought to ☊
Nurses ought to earn more. ☊ ought to ☊
You ought to have come to the meeting. It was interesting. ☊ ought to ☊
Oughtn't the water to have boiled by now? ☊ ought to ☊
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) ☊ out ☊
He lives right out in the country. ☊ out ☊
The ship sank ten miles out of Stockholm. ☊ out ☊
We'll get the truth out of her. ☊ out ☊
You're out of luck—she left ten minutes ago. ☊ out ☊
I watched the car until it was out of sight. ☊ out ☊
It was an awful job and I'm glad to be out of it. ☊ out ☊
They'll be out (= of prison) on bail in no time. ☊ out ☊
You scored six out of ten. ☊ out ☊
The book you wanted is out on loan. ☊ out ☊
Read it out loud. ☊ out ☊
The estimate was out by more than $100. ☊ out ☊
The seeds may be sown outdoors in the spring. ☊ outdoors ☊
I walked along the outer edge of the track. ☊ outer ☊
They saw the huge building outlined against the sky. ☊ outline ☊
You have to pay to make outside calls. ☊ outside ☊
I can't get an outside line. ☊ outside ☊
The house is painted green outside. ☊ outside ☊
She turned over onto her front. ☊ over ☊
The lake was frozen over. ☊ over ☊
You get an A grade for scores of 75 and over. ☊ over ☊
He repeated it several times over until he could remember it. ☊ over ☊
By the time we arrived the meeting was over. ☊ over ☊
Please change the wheels over (= for example, put the front wheels at the back). ☊ over ☊
Snow is falling all over the country. ☊ over ☊
over 3 million copies sold ☊ over ☊
She has only the director over her. ☊ over ☊
He ruled over a great empire. ☊ over ☊
She has editorial control over what is included. ☊ over ☊
We're over the worst of the recession. ☊ over ☊
an argument over money ☊ over ☊
When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the overall effect. ☊ overall ☊
He overcame a strong temptation to run away. ☊ overcome ☊
The dead woman had been overcome by smoke. ☊ overcome ☊
The country owes billions of dollars to foreign creditors. ☊ owe ☊
Most of the apartments are privately owned. ☊ own ☊
Does anyone own this coat? It was left in a classroom. ☊ own ☊
The painting has been returned to its rightful owner. ☊ owner ☊
Would the owner of the black Mercedes parked in front of the gates please report to reception. ☊ owner ☊
to set off at a steady/gentle/leisurely pace ☊ pace ☊
Congestion frequently reduces traffic to walking pace. ☊ pace ☊
The runners have noticeably quickened their pace. ☊ pace ☊
It is difficult to keep up with the rapid pace of change. ☊ pace ☊
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). ☊ pace ☊
I prefer the relaxed pace of life in the country. ☊ pace ☊
Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace (= increased in number). ☊ pace ☊
She took two paces forward. ☊ pace ☊
Competitors must stand at a distance of 20 paces from each other. ☊ pace ☊
The paintings were carefully packed in newspaper. ☊ pack ☊
pack sth: I haven't packed my suitcase yet. ☊ pack ☊
He packed a bag with a few things and was off. ☊ pack ☊
The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US. ☊ pack ☊
a pack of cigarettes/gum ☊ pack ☊
package sth up: The orders were already packaged up, ready to be sent. ☊ package ☊
a packet of biscuits/cigarettes/crisps ☊ packet ☊
You get more aches and pains as you get older. ☊ pain ☊
a life full of pain and suffering ☊ pain ☊
Their efforts were painful to watch. ☊ painful ☊
The woodwork has recently been given a fresh coat of paint. ☊ paint ☊
paint sth + adj./noun: The walls were painted yellow. ☊ paint ☊
paint sth on sth: Slogans had been painted on the walls. ☊ paint ☊
Get pairs of students to act out the dialogue in front of the class. ☊ pair ☊
Get the students to do the exercise as pair work (= two students work together). ☊ pair ☊
Students worked in pairs on the project. ☊ in pairs ☊
a pan of boiling water ☊ pan ☊
One of the glass panels in the front door was cracked. ☊ panel ☊
a panel discussion ☊ panel ☊
His desk was covered with books and papers. ☊ paper ☊
a local/national paper ☊ paper ☊
I read about it in the paper. ☊ paper ☊
The papers (= newspapers in general) soon got hold of the story. ☊ paper ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
a business/science park ☊ park ☊
A red van was parked in front of the house. ☊ park ☊
The German parliament is called the 'Bundestag'. ☊ parliament ☊
The issue was debated in Parliament. ☊ parliament ☊
an Act of Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
to win a seat in Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
to be elected to Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
Have you learned your part yet? ☊ part ☊
an encyclopedia published in 25 weekly parts ☊ part ☊
The final part will be shown next Sunday evening. ☊ part ☊
the northern part of the country ☊ part ☊
the working parts of the machinery ☊ part ☊
The early part of her life was spent in Paris. ☊ part ☊
The procedure can be divided into two parts. ☊ part ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists. ☊ for the most part ☊
How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games? ☊ take part (in sth) ☊
He loves science fiction in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
Some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved. ☊ partly ☊
to be in/to go into partnership ☊ partnership ☊
She belongs to the Labour Party. ☊ party ☊
The bill was passed by 360 votes to 280. ☊ pass ☊
pass sth: She hasn't passed her driving test yet. ☊ pass ☊
The procession passed slowly along the street. ☊ pass ☊
The procession passed right by my front door. ☊ pass by (sb/sth) ☊
Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
Read the following passage and answer the questions below. ☊ passage ☊
I was forced to ask passing strangers for money. ☊ passing ☊
They say she has a 'past' (= bad things in her past life that she wishes to keep secret). ☊ past ☊
There's a bus at twenty minutes past the hour (= at 1.20, 2.20, etc.). ☊ past ☊
We arrived at two o'clock and left at ten past (= ten minutes past two). ☊ past ☊
to walk along a path ☊ path ☊
The path led up a steep hill. ☊ path ☊
The avalanche forced its way down the mountain, crushing everything in its path. ☊ path ☊
People have lost patience with (= have become annoyed about) the slow pace of reform. ☊ patience ☊
Anita paused for a moment, then said: 'All right'. ☊ pause ☊
There was a long pause before she answered. ☊ pause ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
I'm paid $100 a day. ☊ pay ☊
pay sth: to pay a bill/debt/fine/ransom, etc. ☊ pay ☊
pay sth to sb: Membership fees should be paid to the secretary. ☊ pay ☊
pay (with sth): Many people paid with their lives (= they died). ☊ pay ☊
I'll pay a call on (= visit) my friends. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb sth: I'll pay you a call when I'm in town. ☊ pay ☊
I'll pay him back for making me look like a fool in front of everyone. ☊ pay sb back (for sth) ☊
Is this all the payment I get for my efforts? ☊ payment ☊
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace (= to prevent people from fighting). ☊ peace ☊
After years of war, the people long for a lasting peace. ☊ peace ☊
The countries have been at peace for more than a century. ☊ peace ☊
He just wants to be left in peace (= not to be disturbed). ☊ peace ☊
They were charged with disturbing the peace (= behaving in a noisy and violent way). ☊ peace ☊
a peaceful protest/demonstration/solution ☊ peaceful ☊
It's so peaceful out here in the country. ☊ peaceful ☊
He had a peaceful life. ☊ peaceful ☊
the peaks and troughs of married life ☊ peak ☊
We've pencilled in a meeting for Tuesday afternoon. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
Shall I pencil you in for Friday? (= for a meeting) ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
He was pencilled in to play the detective. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
That car of yours should have been pensioned off years ago. ☊ pension sb off ☊
the native peoples of Siberia ☊ people ☊
the life of the common people ☊ people ☊
a meeting with business people and bankers ☊ people ☊
The work was carried out as per instructions. ☊ as per sth ☊
Well I'm sorry—but nobody's perfect (= used when sb has criticized you). ☊ perfect ☊
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) ☊ perfect ☊
'Will 2.30 be OK for you?' 'Perfect, thanks.' ☊ perfect ☊
This operation has never been performed in this country. ☊ perform ☊
The play was first performed in 2007. ☊ perform ☊
I'm looking forward to seeing you perform. ☊ perform ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
the country's economic performance ☊ performance ☊
Her academic performance has been inconsistent. ☊ performance ☊
Perhaps you'd like to have a wash before the others arrive. ☊ perhaps ☊
This door is kept permanently locked. ☊ permanently ☊
permission (for sb/sth) (to do sth): The school has been refused permission to expand. ☊ permission ☊
No official permission has been given for the event to take place. ☊ permission ☊
She took the car without permission. ☊ permission ☊
poems reprinted by kind permission of the author ☊ permission ☊
permit sth: Radios are not permitted in the library. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/yourself sth: We were not permitted any contact with each other. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/yourself to do sth: Visitors are not permitted to take photographs. ☊ permit ☊
This vehicle is licensed to carry 4 persons. (= in a notice) ☊ person ☊
The verdict was murder by a person or persons unknown. ☊ person ☊
The letter was marked 'Personal'. ☊ personal ☊
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. ☊ personal ☊
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. ☊ personal ☊
The novel is written from personal experience. ☊ personal ☊
All letters will be answered personally. ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb into sth/into doing sth: I allowed myself to be persuaded into entering the competition. ☊ persuade ☊
She had persuaded herself that life was not worth living. ☊ persuade ☊
a pet shop (= where animals are sold as pets) ☊ pet ☊
The wedding marked the beginning of a new phase in Emma's life. ☊ phase ☊
moral philosophy ☊ philosophy ☊
the philosophy of science ☊ philosophy ☊
a professor of philosophy ☊ philosophy ☊
a degree in philosophy ☊ philosophy ☊
His phone must be switched off. ☊ phone ☊
He left the phone off the hook as he didn't want to be disturbed. ☊ phone ☊
Listeners are invited to phone in with their comments. ☊ phone in ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
a photocopied letter ☊ photocopy ☊
Can you get these photocopied for me by 5 o'clock? ☊ photocopy ☊
I seem to have spent most of the day photocopying. ☊ photocopy ☊
a beautifully photographed book (= with good photographs in it) ☊ photograph ☊
photograph sb/sth + adj.: She refused to be photographed nude. ☊ photograph ☊
photograph sb/sth doing sth: They were photographed playing with their children. ☊ photograph ☊
the director of photography (= the person who is in charge of the actual filming of a film/movie, programme, etc.) ☊ photography ☊
It is a physical impossibility to be in two places at once. ☊ physical ☊
Is there any physical evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed? ☊ physical ☊
I felt physically sick before the exam. ☊ physically ☊
They were physically prevented from entering the building. ☊ physically ☊
a school physics department ☊ physics ☊
a piano teacher/lesson ☊ piano ☊
pick sb/sth to do sth: He has been picked to play in this week's game. ☊ pick ☊
flowers freshly picked from the garden ☊ pick ☊
He picked the nuts off the top of the cake. ☊ pick ☊
Here's a tip I picked up from my mother. ☊ pick sth up ☊
She picked up Spanish when she was living in Mexico. ☊ pick sth up ☊
She went over to the crying child and picked her up. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
From newspaper reports a picture emerges of a country barely under control. ☊ picture ☊
We had our picture taken in front of the hotel. ☊ picture ☊
a piece of equipment/machinery ☊ piece ☊
The vase lay in pieces on the floor. ☊ piece ☊
The bridge was taken down piece by piece. ☊ piece ☊
He arranged the documents in neat piles. ☊ pile ☊
She looked in horror at the mounting pile of letters on her desk. ☊ pile ☊
The clothes were piled high on the chair. ☊ pile ☊
pile sth up: Snow was piled up against the door. ☊ pile ☊
pile A with B: The sofa was piled high with cushions. ☊ pile ☊
pile B on(to) A: He piled as much food as he could onto his plate. ☊ pile ☊
pile B in(to) A: She piled everything into her suitcase. ☊ pile ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
A message had been pinned to the noticeboard. ☊ pin ☊
She always wears her hair pinned back. ☊ pin ☊
The bedroom was decorated in pale pinks. ☊ pink ☊
hot and cold water pipes ☊ pipe ☊
Copper pipe is sold in lengths. ☊ pipe ☊
pipe tobacco ☊ pipe ☊
What a pity that she didn't tell me earlier. ☊ pity ☊
I'm fed up with living with my parents, so I'm looking for a place of my own. ☊ place ☊
She's been offered a place at Bath to study Business. ☊ place ☊
There are very few places left on the course. ☊ place ☊
The paint was peeling off the wall in places. ☊ place ☊
He can usually be contacted at his place of work. ☊ place ☊
Her remarks were out of place. ☊ out of place ☊
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. ☊ in place ☊
How long has the import ban been in place? ☊ in place ☊
to place a bet/an order ☊ place ☊
A bomb had been placed under the seat. ☊ place ☊
The parking areas in the town are few, but strategically placed. ☊ place ☊
Plans for our extension have been submitted for approval. ☊ plan ☊
a well-planned campaign ☊ plan ☊
plan sth for sth: A meeting has been planned for early next year. ☊ plan ☊
the battle to save the planet ☊ planet ☊
All plants need light and water. ☊ plant ☊
plant sth with sth: The field had been ploughed and planted with corn. ☊ plant ☊
The pipes should be made of plastic. ☊ plastic ☊
The tanks were mainly constructed of steel plates. ☊ plate ☊
Representatives of both parties shared a platform (= they spoke at the same meeting). ☊ platform ☊
The part of Elizabeth was played by Cate Blanchett. ☊ play ☊
My favourite song was playing on the radio. ☊ play ☊
play at doing sth: They were playing at being cowboys. ☊ play ☊
She was playing with her hair. ☊ play with sth ☊
the importance of learning through play ☊ play ☊
pleasant to sb: Please try to be pleasant to our guests. ☊ pleasant ☊
There's just no pleasing some people (= some people are impossible to please). ☊ please ☊
I was pleased to hear you've been promoted. ☊ pleased ☊
Pleased to meet you (= said when you are introduced to sb). ☊ pleased ☊
pleasing to sb/sth: The new building was pleasing to the eye. ☊ pleasing ☊
to read for pleasure ☊ pleasure ☊
We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa. ☊ pleasure ☊
Caring for a sick relative is a task that brings both pleasure and pain. ☊ pleasure ☊
She took pleasure in shocking her parents. ☊ pleasure ☊
the pleasure and pains of everyday life ☊ pleasure ☊
It's a pleasure to meet you. ☊ pleasure ☊
Chocolate is one of life's little pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
The book is well organized in terms of plot. ☊ plot ☊
plot (with sb) (against sb): They were accused of plotting against the state. ☊ plot ☊
She pulled out the plug and let the water drain away. ☊ plug ☊
I'll have to change the plug on my hairdryer. ☊ plug ☊
The appointment is at 3 p.m. ☊ p.m. ☊
Information about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane). ☊ pocket ☊
a poetry reading ☊ poetry ☊
Australia finished 20 points ahead. ☊ point ☊
They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents). ☊ point ☊
Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. ☊ point ☊
We had reached the point when there was no money left. ☊ point ☊
Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details). ☊ point ☊
The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. ☊ point ☊
I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly). ☊ point ☊
'He's been married before.' 'That's beside the point ' (= not important). ☊ point ☊
The signpost pointed straight ahead. ☊ point ☊
A hundred camera lenses were being pointed at her. ☊ point ☊
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
the pointed arches used in medieval buildings ☊ pointed ☊
Some mushrooms contain a deadly poison. ☊ poison ☊
How did he die? Was it poison? ☊ poison ☊
The dog was killed by rat poison (= poison intended to kill rats ). ☊ poison ☊
to hunt with poison arrows ☊ poison ☊
bombs containing poison gas ☊ poison ☊
In the last chapter, she poisons herself with arsenic. ☊ poison ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
a poisoned arrow ☊ poison ☊
Someone had been poisoning his food. ☊ poison ☊
Large sections of the river have been poisoned by toxic waste from factories. ☊ poison ☊
Exhaust fumes are poisoning our cities. ☊ poison ☊
poisonous chemicals/plants ☊ poisonous ☊
This gas is highly poisonous. ☊ poisonous ☊
poisonous snakes ☊ poisonous ☊
a tiny spider with a poisonous bite ☊ poisonous ☊
The border will be policed by UN officials. ☊ police ☊
The profession is policed by its own regulatory body. ☊ police ☊
Check the terms of the policy before you sign. ☊ policy ☊
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. ☊ polish ☊
I don't know how to make polite conversation. ☊ polite ☊
The performance was greeted with polite applause. ☊ polite ☊
a monarch without political power ☊ political ☊
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). ☊ political ☊
a political debate/party/leader ☊ political ☊
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) ☊ politics ☊
air/water pollution ☊ pollution ☊
freshwater pools ☊ pool ☊
a country poor in natural resources ☊ poor ☊
the party's poor performance in the election ☊ poor ☊
It's among the poorer countries of the world. ☊ poor ☊
rock, pop and soul ☊ pop ☊
'Our dog got into the neighbour's garden again!' 'You'll be popular.' ☊ popular ☊
Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men. ☊ popular ☊
Popular opinion was divided on the issue. ☊ popular ☊
By popular demand, the tour has been extended by two weeks. ☊ popular ☊
The entire population of the town was at the meeting. ☊ population ☊
countries with ageing populations ☊ population ☊
the adult/working/rural, etc. population of the country ☊ population ☊
port of entry (= a place where people or goods can enter a country) ☊ port ☊
They posed briefly for photographs before driving off. ☊ pose ☊
The gang entered the building posing as workmen. ☊ pose ☊
I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director. ☊ position ☊
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin ). ☊ position ☊
We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. ☊ positive ☊
to make a positive contribution to a discussion ☊ positive ☊
Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. ☊ positive ☊
positive (about sth): She tried to be more positive about her new job. ☊ positive ☊
He was charged with possessing a shotgun without a licence. ☊ possess ☊
Belgium was the first European country to possess a fully fledged rail network. ☊ possess ☊
I'm afraid he doesn't possess a sense of humour. ☊ possess ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. ☊ possession ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
The course offers a range of exciting possibilities for developing your skills. ☊ possibility ☊
Career possibilities for women are much greater than they were fifty years ago. ☊ possibility ☊
Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her? ☊ possible ☊
The doctors did all that was humanly possible to save him. ☊ possible ☊
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. ☊ possible ☊
the possible side effects of the drug ☊ possible ☊
We will get your order to you as soon as possible. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
It was possibly their worst performance ever. ☊ possibly ☊
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. ☊ possibly ☊
'I'm sure he didn't mean to be rude.' 'Quite possibly (= you may be right), but the damage has been done.' ☊ possibly ☊
Could you possibly open that window? ☊ possibly ☊
We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it. ☊ possibly ☊
The guards were ordered not to leave their posts. ☊ post ☊
an academic/government post ☊ post ☊
She was offered a key post in the new government. ☊ post ☊
I'll send the original to you by post. ☊ post ☊
Payment should be sent by return of post (= immediately). ☊ post ☊
Do you get a second post here? ☊ post ☊
Could you post this letter for me? ☊ post ☊
Will you peel the potatoes for me? ☊ potato ☊
roast/boiled/baked/fried potatoes ☊ potato ☊
All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential. ☊ potential ☊
He has the potential to become a world-class musician. ☊ potential ☊
What would you do if you won a million pounds? ☊ pound ☊
Total losses were estimated at over three million pounds. ☊ pound ☊
She poured boiling water down the sink. ☊ pour ☊
Tears poured down his cheeks. ☊ pour ☊
Thick black smoke was pouring out of the roof. ☊ pour ☊
It's pouring with rain. ☊ pour ☊
The mustard is sold in powder form. ☊ powder ☊
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. ☊ power ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
The drug may affect your powers of concentration. ☊ power ☊
power (over sb/sth): The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. ☊ power ☊
The party came to power at the last election. ☊ power ☊
a power struggle between rival factions within the party ☊ power ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
a powerful image/drug/speech ☊ powerful ☊
It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. ☊ practical ☊
to have gained practical experience of the work ☊ practical ☊
My essay is practically finished now. ☊ practically ☊
child care policy and practice ☊ practice ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
They practiced the dance until it was perfect. ☊ practice ☊
practise doing sth: Practise reversing the car into the garage. ☊ practise ☊
practise sth: He was banned from practising medicine. ☊ practise ☊
His latest movie has won high praise from the critics. ☊ praise ☊
They were praised by police for reporting the theft. ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth as sth: Critics praised the work as highly original. ☊ praise ☊
Allah be praised. ☊ praise ☊
Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well. ☊ prayer ☊
It was a prayer she had learnt as a child. ☊ prayer ☊
We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. ☊ precise ☊
Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness. ☊ precise ☊
The meeting starts at 2 o'clock precisely. ☊ precisely ☊
Nobody could predict the outcome. ☊ predict ☊
predict what, whether, etc...: It is impossible to predict what will happen. ☊ predict ☊
sb/sth is predicted to do sth: The trial is predicted to last for months. ☊ predict ☊
I much prefer jazz to rock music. ☊ prefer ☊
A local firm is to be preferred. ☊ prefer ☊
She was chosen in preference to her sister. ☊ in preference to sb/sth ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ pregnant ☊
to get/become pregnant ☊ pregnant ☊
No alcohol may be consumed on the premises. ☊ premises ☊
Police were called to escort her off the premises. ☊ premises ☊
These premises are regularly checked by security guards. ☊ premises ☊
No athlete would dream of entering a big race without adequate preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (for sth): The country is making preparations for war. ☊ preparation ☊
prepare sth/sb for sb/sth: A hotel room is being prepared for them. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. ☊ prepare ☊
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. ☊ prepare ☊
The police officer read out a prepared statement. ☊ prepared ☊
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. ☊ presence ☊
Your presence is requested at the meeting. ☊ presence ☊
There were 200 people present at the meeting. ☊ present ☊
present sth (to sb): The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. ☊ present ☊
present sth (for sth): Eight options were presented for consideration. ☊ present ☊
present sth: The local MP will start the race and present the prizes. ☊ present ☊
present sth to sb: The sword was presented by the family to the museum. ☊ present ☊
The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. ☊ presentation ☊
Members will be admitted on presentation of a membership card. ☊ presentation ☊
Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales. ☊ presentation ☊
She managed to preserve her sense of humour under very trying circumstances. ☊ preserve ☊
preserve sth/sb: a perfectly preserved 14th century house ☊ preserve ☊
Is he really 60? He's remarkably well preserved. ☊ preserve ☊
preserve sth + adj.: This vase has been preserved intact. ☊ preserve ☊
olives preserved in brine ☊ preserve ☊
The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction. ☊ preserve ☊
the President of the United States ☊ president ☊
President Obama is due to visit the country next month. ☊ president ☊
to be made president of the students' union ☊ president ☊
the local/national/foreign press ☊ press ☊
The story was reported in the press and on television. ☊ press ☊
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. ☊ press ☊
The event is bound to attract wide press coverage (= it will be written about in many newspapers). ☊ press ☊
The Press was/were not allowed to attend the trial. ☊ press ☊
press against sth: His body was pressing against hers. ☊ press ☊
How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life? ☊ pressure ☊
The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do). ☊ pressure ☊
A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country. ☊ pressure ☊
air/water pressure ☊ pressure ☊
Draught beer is pumped out of the barrel under pressure. ☊ under pressure ☊
You'll be taking the car, presumably? ☊ presumably ☊
prevent sth/sb: The accident could have been prevented. ☊ prevent ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ prevent ☊
No previous experience is necessary for this job. ☊ previous ☊
The car has only had one previous owner. ☊ previous ☊
She is his daughter from a previous marriage. ☊ previous ☊
I was unable to attend because of a previous engagement. ☊ previous ☊
The judge will take into consideration any previous convictions. ☊ previous ☊
We dealt with this in a previous chapter. ☊ previous ☊
We had met on two previous occasions. ☊ previous ☊
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I'd only seen him the previous day. ☊ previous ☊
The building had previously been used as a hotel. ☊ previously ☊
The book contains a number of photographs not previously published. ☊ previously ☊
I had visited them three days previously. ☊ previously ☊
The price of cigarettes is set to rise again. ☊ price ☊
He managed to get a good price for the car. ☊ price ☊
price (for sth/for doing sth): Loneliness is a high price to pay for independence in your old age. ☊ price ☊
Being recognized wherever you go is the price you pay for being famous. ☊ price ☊
Male pride forced him to suffer in silence. ☊ pride ☊
I looked with pride at what I had achieved. ☊ pride ☊
Success in sport is a source of national pride. ☊ pride ☊
a course designed primarily for specialists ☊ primarily ☊
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. ☊ primary ☊
Good health care is of primary importance. ☊ primary ☊
primary teachers ☊ primary ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
I'm having the pictures developed and printed. ☊ print ☊
The photo was printed in all the national newspapers. ☊ print ☊
They printed 30 000 copies of the book. ☊ print ☊
Do you want your address printed at the top of the letter? ☊ print ☊
Each card is printed with a different message. ☊ print ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
Visits are by prior arrangement. ☊ prior ☊
Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal. ☊ prior ☊
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement. ☊ prior ☊
They have a prior claim to the property. ☊ prior ☊
during the week prior to the meeting ☊ prior ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities straight. ☊ priority ☊
Club members will be given priority. ☊ priority ☊
The search for a new vaccine will take priority over all other medical research. ☊ priority ☊
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. ☊ priority ☊
to be released from prison ☊ prison ☊
the prison population (= the total number of prisoners in a country) ☊ prison ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. ☊ prisoner ☊
a politician's private life ☊ private ☊
a programme to return many of the state companies to private ownership ☊ private ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
a private conversation ☊ private ☊
Senior defence officials held private talks. ☊ private ☊
Their children were educated privately. ☊ privately ☊
She was awarded the Nobel Peace prize. ☊ prize ☊
He won first prize in the woodwind section. ☊ prize ☊
All four players are probables for the national team. ☊ probable ☊
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs. ☊ probably ☊
The two cases are most probably connected. ☊ probably ☊
Most students face the problem of funding themselves while they are studying. ☊ problem ☊
Stop worrying about their marriage—it isn't your problem. ☊ problem ☊
the magazine's problem page (= containing letters about readers' problems and advice about how to solve them) ☊ problem ☊
to follow normal/standard/accepted procedure ☊ procedure ☊
Coming off the drug was a long and painful (= difficult) process for him. ☊ process ☊
It's a normal part of the learning process. ☊ process ☊
Most of the food we buy is processed in some way. ☊ process ☊
a sewage processing plant ☊ process ☊
I sent three rolls of film away to be processed. ☊ process ☊
A phone call to the manager produced the result she wanted. ☊ produce ☊
The drug produces a feeling of excitement. ☊ produce ☊
The region produces over 50% of the country's wheat. ☊ produce ☊
Our cat produced kittens last week. ☊ produce ☊
dairy/meat/pharmaceutical, etc. products ☊ product ☊
The new model will be in production by the end of the year. ☊ production ☊
drugs to stimulate the body's production of hormones ☊ production ☊
the caring professions (= that involve looking after people) ☊ profession ☊
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement. ☊ professional ☊
Most of the people on the course were professional women. ☊ professional ☊
a chemistry professor ☊ professor ☊
to be appointed Professor of French at Cambridge ☊ professor ☊
He was made (a) professor at the age of 40. ☊ professor ☊
the university's graduate programs ☊ program ☊
In this class, students will learn how to program. ☊ program ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language. ☊ programme ☊
The final section of road is programmed for completion next month. ☊ programme ☊
to make progress ☊ progress ☊
We have made great progress in controlling inflation. ☊ progress ☊
economic/scientific/technical progress ☊ progress ☊
Work on the new offices is now in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
The course allows students to progress at their own speed. ☊ progress ☊
The final term will be devoted to project work. ☊ project ☊
to set up a project to computerize the library system ☊ project ☊
Images are projected onto the retina of the eye. ☊ project ☊
project sth: A growth rate of 4% is projected for next year. ☊ project ☊
project sth to do sth: The unemployment rate has been projected to fall. ☊ project ☊
it is projected that...: It is projected that the unemployment rate will fall. ☊ project ☊
The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. ☊ project ☊
promise (to do sth): The college principal promised to look into the matter. ☊ promise ☊
promote sth as sth: The area is being promoted as a tourist destination. ☊ promote ☊
promote sb: She worked hard and was soon promoted. ☊ promote ☊
promote sb (from sth) (to sth): He has been promoted to sergeant. ☊ promote ☊
Prompt action was required as the fire spread. ☊ prompt ☊
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated. ☊ prompt ☊
Please be prompt when attending these meetings. ☊ prompt ☊
The 'b' in lamb is not pronounced. ☊ pronounce ☊
proof that...: There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. ☊ proof ☊
We should have had a proper discussion before voting. ☊ proper ☊
When are you going to get a proper job? ☊ proper ☊
Make sure the letter is properly addressed. ☊ properly ☊
When will these kids learn to behave properly? ☊ properly ☊
The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically over the years. ☊ proportion ☊
Water covers a large proportion of the earth's surface. ☊ proportion ☊
The proportion of regular smokers increases with age. ☊ proportion ☊
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. ☊ proportion ☊
proposal that...: His proposal that the system should be changed was rejected. ☊ proposal ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed to do sth: It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect for sth: Long-term prospects for the economy have improved. ☊ prospect ☊
protect sb/sth/yourself (against/from sth): Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack. ☊ protect ☊
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. ☊ protect ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. ☊ protest ☊
They were a proud and independent people. ☊ proud ☊
Don't be too proud to ask for help. ☊ proud ☊
This is the proudest moment of my life. ☊ proud ☊
It was a proud day in the nation's history ☊ proud ☊
The car had been his proudest possession. ☊ proud ☊
It was proving extremely difficult to establish the truth. ☊ prove ☊
His lack of experience may prove a problem in a crisis. ☊ prove ☊
prove to be sth: The promotion proved to be a turning point in his career. ☊ prove ☊
In this country, you are innocent until proved guilty. ☊ prove ☊
it is proved that...: Can it be proved that he did commit these offences? ☊ prove ☊
provide sth: The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care. ☊ provide ☊
The report was not expected to provide any answers. ☊ provide ☊
Please answer questions in the space provided. ☊ provide ☊
Details of the government report have not yet been made public. ☊ public ☊
She entered public life (= started a job in which she became known to the public) at the age of 25. ☊ public ☊
The painting will be put on public display next week. ☊ public ☊
The rail industry is no longer in public ownership (= controlled by the government). ☊ public ☊
The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues. ☊ public ☊
The government had to bow to public pressure. ☊ public ☊
a publicly owned company ☊ publicly ☊
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. ☊ in public ☊
There has been a lot of advance publicity for her new film. ☊ publicity ☊
The first edition was published in 2007. ☊ publish ☊
Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM. ☊ publish ☊
Pictures of the suspect were published in all the daily papers. ☊ publish ☊
The report will be published on the Internet. ☊ publish ☊
University teachers are under pressure to publish. ☊ publish ☊
pull at/on sth: I pulled on the rope to see if it was secure. ☊ pull ☊
pull sth: Stop pulling her hair! ☊ pull ☊
In this area oxen are used to pull carts. ☊ pull ☊
A car suddenly pulled out in front of me. ☊ pull out ☊
Stop crying and pull yourself together! ☊ pull yourself together ☊
The tides depend on the pull of the moon. ☊ pull ☊
a knockout punch ☊ punch ☊
How many pupils does the school have? ☊ pupil ☊
She now teaches only private pupils. ☊ pupil ☊
The painting is by a pupil of Rembrandt. ☊ pupil ☊
Please ensure that you purchase your ticket in advance. ☊ purchase ☊
Victory was purchased (= achieved) at too great a price. ☊ purchase ☊
a bottle of pure water ☊ pure ☊
One movie is classified as pure art, the other as entertainment. ☊ pure ☊
The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis. ☊ purely ☊
The drapes are purely decorative. ☊ purely ☊
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. ☊ purpose ☊
A meeting was called for the purpose of appointing a new treasurer. ☊ purpose ☊
The building is used for religious purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
These gifts count as income for tax purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined. ☊ purpose ☊
Volunteer work gives her life (a sense of) purpose. ☊ purpose ☊
Police pursued the car at high speed. ☊ pursue ☊
The music teacher really pushes her pupils. ☊ push ☊
push sb (into sth/into doing sth): My teacher pushed me into entering the competition. ☊ push ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
push sb/sth + adv./prep.: She pushed the cup towards me. ☊ push ☊
People were pushing and shoving to get to the front. ☊ push ☊
At the push of a button (= very easily) he could get a whole list of names. ☊ push ☊
They put pressure on her to resign. ☊ put ☊
I was put in charge of the office. ☊ put ☊
I couldn't read what she had put. ☊ put ☊
She's put her hair up. ☊ put sth up ☊
to put out a candle/cigarette/light ☊ put sth out ☊
Don't be put off by how it looks—it tastes delicious. ☊ put sb off ☊
Put that knife down before you hurt somebody! ☊ put sth down ☊
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). ☊ put sth down ☊
The meeting has been put back to next week. ☊ put sth back ☊
He was put off science by bad teaching. ☊ put sb off sth/sb ☊
put doing sth: The accident put her off driving for life. ☊ put sb off sth/sb ☊
I'm not going to put up with their smoking any longer. ☊ put up with sb/sth ☊
academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
a nursing/teaching, etc. qualification ☊ qualification ☊
He left school with no formal qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
to acquire/gain/get/obtain/have/hold qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job. ☊ qualification ☊
to be highly/suitably/fully qualified ☊ qualified ☊
To qualify, you must have lived in this country for at least three years. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify sb (for sth): This training course will qualify you for a better job. ☊ qualify ☊
a decline in water quality ☊ quality ☊
Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France. ☊ quality ☊
It's hard to find people with the right qualities for the job. ☊ quality ☊
The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity. ☊ quantity ☊
The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. ☊ quantity ☊
to be crowned queen ☊ queen ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ question ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). ☊ question ☊
It's merely a question of time before the business collapses. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. ☊ out of the question ☊
The students were questioned on the books they had been studying. ☊ question ☊
Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise. ☊ question ☊
a quick learner ☊ quick ☊
He's a quick study (= he learns quickly). ☊ quick ☊
She walked quickly away. ☊ quickly ☊
They lead a quiet life. ☊ quiet ☊
If I don't get more money I'll quit. ☊ quit ☊
quit sth: He quit the show last year because of bad health. ☊ quit ☊
She quit school at 16. ☊ quit ☊
quit doing sth: I've quit smoking. ☊ quit ☊
We only just started. We're not going to quit now. ☊ quit ☊
It wasn't quite as simple as I thought it would be. ☊ quite ☊
The figures quoted in this article refer only to Britain. ☊ quote ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
She said, and I quote, 'Life is meaningless without love.' ☊ quote ☊
+ speech: 'The man who is tired of London is tired of life,' he quoted. ☊ quote ☊
the Caucasian/Mongolian, etc. race ☊ race ☊
people of mixed race ☊ race ☊
This custom is found in people of all races throughout the world. ☊ race ☊
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex ☊ race ☊
a race between the two best runners of the club ☊ race ☊
Who won the race? ☊ race ☊
He's already in training for the big race against Bailey. ☊ race ☊
Their horse came third in the race last year. ☊ race ☊
a boat/horse/road, etc. race ☊ race ☊
a five-kilometre race ☊ race ☊
Shall we have a race to the end of the beach? ☊ race ☊
race (for sth): the race for the presidency ☊ race ☊
race (to do sth): The race is on (= has begun) to find a cure for the disease. ☊ race ☊
race sb/sth + adv./prep.: The injured man was raced to the hospital. ☊ race ☊
They raced to a thrilling victory in the relay. ☊ race ☊
She'll be racing for the senior team next year. ☊ race ☊
race to do sth: Television companies are racing to be the first to screen his life story. ☊ race ☊
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. ☊ radio ☊
The play was written specially for radio. ☊ radio ☊
Did you hear the interview with him on the radio? ☊ radio ☊
local/national radio ☊ radio ☊
The railway is still under construction. ☊ railway ☊
How can we raise standards in schools? ☊ raise ☊
She raised her eyes from her work. ☊ raise ☊
Most of the students are in the 17-20 age range. ☊ range ☊
It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford). ☊ range ☊
He rose through the ranks to become managing director. ☊ rank ☊
Within months she was elevated to ministerial rank. ☊ rank ☊
He was soon promoted to the rank of captain. ☊ rank ☊
The colonel was stripped of his rank (= was given a lower position, especially as a punishment). ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The tasks have been ranked in order of difficulty. ☊ rank ☊
She is currently the highest ranked player in the world. ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. ☊ rank ☊
This must rank with (= be as good as) the greatest movies ever made. ☊ rank ☊
The disease is spreading at a rapid rate. ☊ rapid ☊
It was a rare (= very great) honour to be made a fellow of the college. ☊ rare ☊
She is rarely seen in public nowadays. ☊ rarely ☊
a rarely-performed play ☊ rarely ☊
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention. ☊ rarely ☊
Most people walk at an average rate of 5 kilometres an hour. ☊ rate ☊
The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate. ☊ rate ☊
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. ☊ rate ☊
At the rate you work, you'll never finish! ☊ rate ☊
His pulse rate dropped suddenly. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The university is highly rated for its research. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (as) sth: rate sb/sth + noun: The show was rated (as) a success by critics and audiences. ☊ rate ☊
rate as sth: The match rated as one of their worst defeats. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The schools were rated according to their exam results. ☊ rate ☊
a top-rated programme ☊ rate ☊
'Do you mind if I smoke?' 'Well, I'd rather you didn't.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
reach sth: Is the cable long enough to reach the socket? ☊ reach ☊
reach sth: Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting? ☊ reach ☊
to reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromise ☊ reach ☊
Politicians again failed to reach an agreement. ☊ reach ☊
He first reached the finals in 2008. ☊ reach ☊
The negotiations have reached deadlock. ☊ reach ☊
The beach can only be reached by boat. ☊ reach ☊
a chemical/nuclear reaction ☊ reaction ☊
to have an allergic reaction to a drug ☊ reaction ☊
My immediate reaction was one of shock. ☊ reaction ☊
There has been a mixed reaction to her appointment as director. ☊ reaction ☊
read about/of sth: I read about the accident in the local paper. ☊ read ☊
read that...: I read that he had resigned. ☊ read ☊
read sth: Don't believe everything you read in the papers. ☊ read ☊
She's still learning to read. ☊ read ☊
Some children can read and write before they go to school. ☊ read ☊
read sth: I can't read your writing. ☊ read ☊
Can you read music? ☊ read ☊
I'm trying to read the map. ☊ read ☊
I'm going to go to bed and read. ☊ read ☊
read to sb/yourself: He liked reading to his grandchildren. ☊ read ☊
read sth: to read a book/a magazine/the newspaper ☊ read ☊
Have you read any Steinbeck (= novels by him)? ☊ read ☊
He read the poem aloud. ☊ read ☊
read sth to sb/yourself: Go on—read it to us. ☊ read ☊
read sb sth: She read us a story. ☊ read ☊
an avid reader of science fiction ☊ reader ☊
a fast/slow reader ☊ reader ☊
The reader is left to draw his or her own conclusions. ☊ reader ☊
readers' letters ☊ reader ☊
Are you a 'Times' reader? ☊ reader ☊
Meter readings are taken every three months. ☊ reading ☊
reading matter/material ☊ reading ☊
a series of reading books for children ☊ reading ☊
a reading list (= a list of books, etc. that students are expected to read for a particular subject) ☊ reading ☊
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) ☊ reading ☊
The report makes for interesting reading (= it is interesting to read) ☊ reading ☊
The article is not exactly light reading (= it is not easy to read). ☊ reading ☊
My hobbies include reading and painting. ☊ reading ☊
He needs more help with his reading. ☊ reading ☊
Are you any good at map reading? ☊ reading ☊
reading glasses (= worn when reading) ☊ reading ☊
a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading) ☊ reading ☊
She has a reading knowledge of German (= she can understand written German). ☊ reading ☊
ready for sth: I'm just getting the kids ready for school. ☊ ready ☊
I'm not sure if Karen is ready for marriage yet. ☊ ready ☊
ready for sth: Can you help me get everything ready for the party? ☊ ready ☊
ready to do sth: The contract will be ready to sign in two weeks. ☊ ready ☊
He looks a real idiot. ☊ real ☊
He was making a real effort to be nice to her. ☊ real ☊
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. ☊ real ☊
They seemed to have the perfect marriage but the reality was very different. ☊ reality ☊
the harsh realities of life ☊ reality ☊
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer. ☊ realize ☊
We try to help all students realize their full potential (= be as successful as they are able to be). ☊ realize ☊
A trailer was attached to the rear of the truck. ☊ rear ☊
There are toilets at both front and rear of the plane. ☊ rear ☊
front and rear windows ☊ rear ☊
He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. ☊ reason ☊
He was excused by reason of (= because of) his age. ☊ reason ☊
You have no reason to accuse him of laziness. ☊ reason ☊
She complained, with reason (= rightly), that she had been underpaid. ☊ reason ☊
to be open to reason (= to be willing to accept sensible advice) ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. ☊ reasonably ☊
recall (sb/sth) doing sth: I can't recall meeting her before. ☊ recall ☊
receive sth + adv./prep.: The play was well received by the critics. ☊ receive ☊
The proposals have been favourably received by most political commentators. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth with sth: The statistics were received with concern. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb: We received a warm welcome from our hosts. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: to receive a letter/present/phone call ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb/sth: He received an award for bravery from the police service. ☊ receive ☊
We received a letter from him recently. ☊ recently ☊
A champagne reception was held at the Swallow Hotel. ☊ reception ☊
I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job. ☊ reckon ☊
reckon to be/have sth: Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. ☊ reckon ☊
They hadn't reckoned on a rebellion. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
She gained only minimal recognition for her work. ☊ recognition ☊
He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sb/sth by/from sth: I recognized her by her red hair. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sth as sth: Drugs were not recognized as a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth to be/have sth: Drugs were not recognized to be a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
The UK has refused to recognize the new regime. ☊ recognize ☊
be recognized to be/have sth: He is recognized to be their natural leader. ☊ recognize ☊
The book is now recognized as a classic. ☊ recognize ☊
She's a recognized authority on the subject. ☊ recognize ☊
recommend sb/sth (to sb) (for/as sth): I recommend the book to all my students. ☊ recommend ☊
She was recommended for the post by a colleague. ☊ recommend ☊
The hotel's new restaurant comes highly recommended (= a lot of people have praised it). ☊ recommend ☊
It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose. ☊ recommend ☊
it is recommended that...: It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year. ☊ recommend ☊
recommend (sb) doing sth: He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie. ☊ recommend ☊
to break the record (= to achieve a better result than there has ever been before) ☊ record ☊
Unemployment has reached a record high (= the highest level ever). ☊ record ☊
record sb/sth doing sth: He recorded the class rehearsing before the performance. ☊ record ☊
record sth: Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years. ☊ record ☊
it is recorded that...: It is recorded that, by the year 630, four hundred monks were attached to the monastery. ☊ record ☊
recover sth from sb/sth: Six bodies were recovered from the wreckage. ☊ recover ☊
The lights (= traffic lights) changed to red before I could get across. ☊ red ☊
a red-haired girl ☊ red ☊
reduce sth: Reduce speed now (= on a sign). ☊ reduce ☊
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of heart disease. ☊ reduce ☊
reduce sth by sth: Costs have been reduced by 20% over the past year. ☊ reduce ☊
The skirt was reduced to £10 in the sale. ☊ reduce ☊
The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
The victims were not referred to by name. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
We will take up references after the interview. ☊ reference ☊
When the sun's rays hit the earth, a lot of the heat is reflected back into space. ☊ reflect ☊
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
The law needs to be reformed. ☊ reform ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator. ☊ refrigerator ☊
He refused our request for an interview. ☊ refuse ☊
regard sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): Her work is very highly regarded. ☊ regard ☊
regard sb/sth/yourself as sth: Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. ☊ regard ☊
He regards himself as a patriot. ☊ regard ☊
She is widely regarded as the current leader's natural successor. ☊ regard ☊
regard to sb/sth: He was driving without regard to speed limits. ☊ regard ☊
the conflict between regional and national interests ☊ regional ☊
register sth in sth: The ship was registered in Panama. ☊ register ☊
to be on the electoral register/register of voters ☊ register ☊
'I've had a wonderful life,' she said, 'I don't regret a thing.' ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
it is regretted that...: It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications. ☊ regret ☊
She couldn't find any regular employment. ☊ regular ☊
a regular geometric pattern ☊ regular ☊
regular meetings/visits ☊ regular ☊
The equipment is checked on a regular basis. ☊ regular ☊
She writes a regular column for a national newspaper. ☊ regular ☊
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
The plants were spaced regularly, about 50 cm apart. ☊ regularly ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
I've been rejected by all the universities I applied to. ☊ reject ☊
diplomatic/international/foreign relations ☊ relation ☊
teacher-pupil relations ☊ relation ☊
relation (with sb/sth): Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present. ☊ relation ☊
relation (between A and B): We seek to improve relations between our two countries. ☊ relation ☊
He's called Brady too, but we're no relation (= not related). ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (to sth): This comment bore no relationship to the subject of our conversation. ☊ relationship ☊
They now live in relative comfort (= compared with how they lived before). ☊ relative ☊
Given the failure of the previous plan, this turned out to be a relative success. ☊ relative ☊
The dictator refuses to relax his grip on power. ☊ relax ☊
He appeared relaxed and confident before the match. ☊ relaxed ☊
She burst into tears, releasing all her pent-up emotions. ☊ release ☊
10 000 balloons were released at the ceremony. ☊ release ☊
Intense heat is released in the reaction. ☊ release ☊
The new software is planned for release in April. ☊ release ☊
The movie goes on general release (= will be widely shown in cinemas/movie theaters) next week. ☊ release ☊
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. ☊ relevant ☊
relief from sth: The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life. ☊ relief ☊
Volunteers provide regular help to give relief to carers. ☊ relief ☊
Is there always a conflict between science and religion? ☊ religion ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
It remains to be seen (= it will only be known later) whether you are right. ☊ remain ☊
The remaining twenty patients were transferred to another hospital. ☊ remaining ☊
Any remaining tickets for the concert will be sold on the door. ☊ remaining ☊
They had discovered human remains. ☊ remains ☊
remark on/upon sth/sb: The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition. ☊ remark ☊
remark that...: Critics remarked that the play was not original. ☊ remark ☊
be remarked on: The similarities between the two have often been remarked on. ☊ remark ☊
remember (that)...: Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills. ☊ remember ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
He still remembered her as the lively teenager he'd known years before. ☊ remember ☊
remember doing sth: Do you remember switching the lights off before we came out? ☊ remember ☊
I vaguely remember hearing him come in. ☊ remember ☊
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. ☊ removal ☊
remove sth: She has had the tumour removed. ☊ remove ☊
The elections removed the government from power. ☊ remove ☊
a month's rent in advance ☊ rent ☊
The land is rented out to other farmers. ☊ rent ☊
The house is not in good repair. ☊ in good, bad, etc. repair, in a good, bad, etc. state of repair ☊
Nor, to repeat, can these changes be avoided. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth: The rumour has been widely repeated in the press. ☊ repeat ☊
This phrase is repeated at intervals throughout the song. ☊ repeat ☊
The treatment should be repeated every two to three hours. ☊ repeat ☊
These offers are unlikely to be repeated. ☊ repeat ☊
The programmes will be repeated next year. ☊ repeat ☊
Are you prepared to repeat these allegations in court? ☊ repeat ☊
The marriage failed despite repeated attempts to save it. ☊ repeated ☊
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom. ☊ replace ☊
You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses. ☊ replace ☊
I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer. ☊ replace ☊
a reply-paid envelope (= on which you do not have to put a stamp because it has already been paid for) ☊ reply ☊
Morocco scored four goals without reply to win the game. ☊ reply ☊
He's already been reported twice for arriving late. ☊ report ☊
report sth: The stabbing was reported in the local press. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report to do sth: She is reported to earn over $10 million a year. ☊ report ☊
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that changes were being considered. ☊ report ☊
The findings are similar to those reported in previous studies. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth as sth/as doing sth: The house was reported as being in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
be reported to be/have sth: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
She was reported by the hospital spokesman to be making excellent progress. ☊ report ☊
There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital. ☊ report ☊
And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election. ☊ report ☊
The results are represented in fig.3 below. ☊ represent ☊
Wind direction is represented by arrows. ☊ represent ☊
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. ☊ represent ☊
These results represent a major breakthrough in AIDS research. ☊ represent ☊
The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries. ☊ represent ☊
Local businesses are well represented on the committee (= there are a lot of people from them on the committee). ☊ represent ☊
The President was represented at the ceremony by the Vice-President. ☊ represent ☊
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. ☊ represent ☊
a representative of the UN ☊ representative ☊
our elected representatives in government ☊ representative ☊
The singer is regarded as a representative of the youth of her generation. ☊ representative ☊
It is illegal to reproduce these worksheets without permission from the publisher. ☊ reproduce ☊
The photocopier reproduces colours very well. ☊ reproduce ☊
This material can be reproduced without payment. ☊ reproduce ☊
The results are reproduced in Table 2. ☊ reproduce ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
The atmosphere of the novel is successfully reproduced in the movie. ☊ reproduce ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
to earn/establish/build a reputation ☊ reputation ☊
reputation (as sth): She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. ☊ reputation ☊
The company enjoys a world-wide reputation for quality of design. ☊ reputation ☊
My request was granted. ☊ request ☊
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio). ☊ request ☊
You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant. ☊ request ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
require that...: The situation required that he be present. ☊ require ☊
require doing sth: Lentils do not require soaking before cooking. ☊ require ☊
require sth: The wearing of seat belts is required by law. ☊ require ☊
'Hamlet' is required reading (= must be read) for this course. ☊ require ☊
Several students failed to reach the required standard. ☊ require ☊
require sb to do sth: All candidates will be required to take a short test. ☊ require ☊
the basic requirements of life ☊ requirement ☊
Our immediate requirement is extra staff. ☊ requirement ☊
What is the minimum entrance requirement for this course? ☊ requirement ☊
The house was rescued from demolition. ☊ rescue ☊
rescue sb/sth: They were eventually rescued by helicopter. ☊ rescue ☊
rescue sb/sth + adj.: She had despaired of ever being rescued alive. ☊ rescue ☊
Ten fishermen were saved in a daring sea rescue. ☊ rescue ☊
medical/historical/scientific, etc. research ☊ research ☊
research how, what, etc...: We have to research how the product will actually be used. ☊ research ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
to be resident abroad/in the US ☊ resident ☊
Tom's our resident expert (= our own expert) on foreign movies. ☊ resident ☊
I believe we should resist calls for tighter controls. ☊ resist ☊
resist sth: She was charged with resisting arrest. ☊ resist ☊
resist (sth): I finished the cake. I couldn't resist it. ☊ resist ☊
I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist. ☊ resist ☊
This new paint is designed to resist heat. ☊ resist ☊
Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. ☊ resolve ☊
Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed. ☊ resort ☊
They felt obliged to resort to violence. ☊ resort to sth ☊
resort doing sth: We may have to resort to using untrained staff. ☊ resort to sth ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect. ☊ respect ☊
A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them. ☊ respect ☊
Everyone has a right to be treated with respect. ☊ respect ☊
a much loved and highly respected teacher ☊ respect ☊
respond that...: When asked about the company's future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. ☊ respond ☊
The government responded by banning all future demonstrations. ☊ respond ☊
I received an encouraging response to my advertisement. ☊ response ☊
response (to sb/sth): The product was developed in response to customer demand. ☊ response ☊
responsibility (for doing sth): They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
The responsibility for doing this rests with the department managers. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): I think we have a moral responsibility to help these countries. ☊ responsibility ☊
The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Assembly. ☊ responsible ☊
Everything will be done to bring those responsible to justice. ☊ responsible ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
He won't rest (= will never be satisfied) until he finds her. ☊ rest ☊
Order was quickly restored after the riots. ☊ restore ☊
We hope to restore the garden to its former glory (= make it as beautiful as it used to be). ☊ restore ☊
The house has been lovingly restored to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built. ☊ restore ☊
restrict sth to sth: Speed is restricted to 30 mph in towns. ☊ restrict ☊
We restrict the number of students per class to 10. ☊ restrict ☊
Access to the club is restricted to members only. ☊ restrict ☊
In those days women led fairly restricted lives. ☊ restricted ☊
a restricted area (= controlled by laws about speed or parking) ☊ restricted ☊
The tournament is restricted to players under the age of 23. ☊ restricted ☊
import/speed/travel, etc. restrictions ☊ restriction ☊
a coach who knows how to get results from his players ☊ result ☊
They will announce the result of the vote tonight. ☊ result ☊
The farm was flooded, with the result that most of the harvest was lost. ☊ result ☊
The end result (= the final one) of her hard work was a place at medical school. ☊ result ☊
The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths. ☊ result in sth ☊
to retain your independence ☊ retain ☊
The house retains much of its original charm. ☊ retain ☊
retire (from sth): She was forced to retire early from teaching because of ill health. ☊ retire ☊
Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age). ☊ retirement ☊
Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
Train services have returned to normal after the strike. ☊ return ☊
return sb/sth to sb/sth: We had to return the hairdryer to the store because it was faulty. ☊ return ☊
Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address. ☊ return ☊
Write your return address (= the address that a reply should be sent to) on the back of the envelope. ☊ return ☊
Details of the murder were revealed by the local paper. ☊ reveal ☊
Salted peanuts were recently revealed as the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
it is revealed that...: It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal sb/sth to be/have sth: Salted peanuts were recently revealed to be the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
He reversed around the corner. ☊ reverse ☊
reverse sth: Now reverse the car. ☊ reverse ☊
It felt as if we had reversed our roles of parent and child. ☊ reverse ☊
She used to work for me, but our situations are now reversed. ☊ reverse ☊
to reverse a procedure/process/trend ☊ reverse ☊
The government has failed to reverse the economic decline. ☊ reverse ☊
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease. ☊ reverse ☊
The Court of Appeal reversed the decision. ☊ reverse ☊
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government. ☊ reverse ☊
to reverse a judgement ☊ reverse ☊
Writing is reversed in a mirror. ☊ reverse ☊
You should reverse the order of these pages. ☊ reverse ☊
Put the car in/into reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
The coin has the queen's head stamped on the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
This problem is the reverse of the previous one. ☊ reverse ☊
Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in fact the reverse is true. ☊ reverse ☊
In the south, the reverse applies. ☊ reverse ☊
It wasn't easy to persuade her to come—quite the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
The secret number is my phone number in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
We did a similar trip to you, but in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
to travel in the reverse direction ☊ reverse ☊
The winners were announced in reverse order (= the person in the lowest place was announced first). ☊ reverse ☊
The experiment had the reverse effect to what was intended. ☊ reverse ☊
The case is subject to judicial review. ☊ review ☊
His parole application is up for review next week. ☊ review ☊
The terms of the contract are under review. ☊ review ☊
good/bad/mixed/rave reviews in the national press ☊ review ☊
Staff performance is reviewed annually. ☊ review ☊
She had been reviewing the previous week on her way home. ☊ review ☊
The play was reviewed in the national newspapers. ☊ review ☊
We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester. ☊ review ☊
Review your work before you turn it in. ☊ review ☊
I'll prepare a revised estimate for you. ☊ revise ☊
He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out. ☊ revision ☊
a revision class/course/timetable ☊ revision ☊
a socialist revolution ☊ revolution ☊
to start a revolution ☊ revolution ☊
a country on the brink of revolution ☊ revolution ☊
a cultural/social/scientific, etc. revolution ☊ revolution ☊
revolution in sth: A revolution in information technology is taking place. ☊ revolution ☊
You deserve a reward for being so helpful. ☊ reward ☊
A £100 reward has been offered for the return of the necklace. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb for sth: She was rewarded for her efforts with a cash bonus. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb with sth: She started singing to the baby and was rewarded with a smile. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb/sth: Our patience was finally rewarded. ☊ reward ☊
After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit. ☊ reward ☊
brown rice (= without its outer covering removed) ☊ rice ☊
a rich creamy sauce ☊ rich ☊
She leads a rich and varied life. ☊ rich ☊
the richest countries/economies/nations ☊ rich ☊
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
I learnt to ride as a child. ☊ ride ☊
ride sth: She had never ridden a horse before. ☊ ride ☊
We managed to get a ride into town when we missed the bus. ☊ ride ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
I'm taking riding lessons. ☊ riding ☊
Let me get this right (= understand correctly) —you want us to do an extra ten hours' work for no extra pay? ☊ right ☊
His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came). ☊ right ☊
right (to do sth): You're right to be cautious. ☊ right ☊
right (in doing sth): Am I right in thinking we've met before? ☊ right ☊
I want it sent right away. ☊ right away/off ☊
The Right in British politics is represented by the Conservative Party. ☊ right ☊
all rights reserved (= protected or kept for the owners of the book, film/movie, etc.) ☊ right ☊
right (to sth): Everyone has a right to a fair trial. ☊ right ☊
She had every right to be angry. ☊ right ☊
By rights (= if justice were done) half the money should be mine. ☊ right ☊
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). ☊ right ☊
The property belongs to her by right. ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
He isn't here now—could you ring back later? ☊ ring back, ring sb back ☊
Insulin is used to control the rise of glucose levels in the blood. ☊ rise ☊
The ground rose steeply all around. ☊ rise ☊
He called on the people to rise up against the invaders. ☊ rise ☊
She rose through the ranks to become managing director. ☊ rise ☊
Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level. ☊ rise ☊
The sun rises in the east. ☊ rise ☊
risk (of sth/of doing sth): Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease. ☊ risk ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
The group was considered to be a risk to national security. ☊ risk ☊
If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
You have no right to take risks with other people's lives. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
risk doing sth: We've been advised not to risk travelling in these conditions. ☊ risk ☊
to travel up/down river (= in the opposite direction to/in the same direction as the way in which the river is flowing) ☊ river ☊
a country/mountain road ☊ road ☊
They live just along/up/down the road (= further on the same road). ☊ road ☊
He was walking along the road when he was attacked. ☊ road ☊
punk rock ☊ rock ☊
a rock band/star ☊ rock ☊
They drilled through several layers of rock to reach the oil. ☊ rock ☊
a cave with striking rock formations (= shapes made naturally from rock) ☊ rock ☊
the Rock of Gibraltar ☊ rock ☊
the role of the teacher in the classroom ☊ role ☊
In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work. ☊ role ☊
Wallpaper is sold in rolls. ☊ roll ☊
I always roll my own (= make my own cigarettes). ☊ roll ☊
The traffic rolled slowly forwards. ☊ roll ☊
Tears rolled down her cheeks. ☊ roll ☊
Why don't you ever give me flowers? I wish you'd be more romantic. ☊ romantic ☊
a romantic view of life ☊ romantic ☊
a flat/sloping roof ☊ roof ☊
The corner of the classroom was damp where the roof had leaked. ☊ roof ☊
He walked out of the room and slammed the door. ☊ room ☊
I'm proud of my Italian roots. ☊ root ☊
After 20 years in America, I still feel my roots are in England. ☊ root ☊
Flamenco has its roots in Arabic music. ☊ root ☊
Money, or love of money, is said to be the root of all evil. ☊ root ☊
We have to get to the root of the problem. ☊ root ☊
What lies at the root of his troubles is a sense of insecurity. ☊ root ☊
What would you say was the root cause of the problem? ☊ root ☊
hair that is blonde at the ends and dark at the roots ☊ root ☊
I pulled the plant up by (= including) the roots. ☊ root ☊
root crops/vegetables (= plants whose roots you can eat, such as carrots) ☊ root ☊
We tied his hands together with rope. ☊ rope ☊
The anchor was attached to a length of rope. ☊ rope ☊
We'll get someone in to do the rough work (= the hard physical work). ☊ rough ☊
This watch is not designed for rough treatment. ☊ rough ☊
a rough calculation/estimate of the cost ☊ rough ☊
Roughly speaking, we receive about fifty letters a week on the subject. ☊ roughly ☊
Rugby isn't played with a round ball. ☊ round ☊
There she is, coming round the corner. ☊ round ☊
There are no decent schools round here. ☊ round here ☊
We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine. ☊ routine ☊
The fault was discovered during a routine check. ☊ routine ☊
He died of a heart attack during a routine operation. ☊ routine ☊
The vegetables were planted in neat rows. ☊ row ☊
Our seats are five rows from the front. ☊ row ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
rub sth/yourself with sth: Rub the surface with sandpaper before painting. ☊ rub ☊
rub against sth: Animals had been rubbing against the trees. ☊ rub ☊
She rubbed her hair dry quickly with a towel. ☊ rub ☊
rub on/against sth: The wheel is rubbing on the mudguard. ☊ rub ☊
rub sth (+ adj.): The horse's neck was rubbed raw (= until the skin came off) where the rope had been. ☊ rub ☊
Rub salt over the fish before cooking. ☊ rub ☊
I don't wish to be rude, but I have another appointment in five minutes. ☊ rude ☊
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. ☊ ruin ☊
The country was ruined by the war. ☊ ruin ☊
A large number of churches fell into ruin after the revolution. ☊ ruin ☊
The terrorist attack had left the city in a state of ruin ☊ ruin ☊
The bank stepped in to save the company from financial ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The war brought the country to the brink of ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
Two bodies were found among the charred ruins of the house. ☊ ruin ☊
He was determined to build a new life out of the ruins of his career. ☊ ruin ☊
Without unwritten rules civilized life would be impossible. ☊ rule ☊
rule sth: At that time John ruled England. ☊ rule ☊
Eighty million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth. ☊ rule ☊
She once ruled over a vast empire. ☊ rule ☊
After the revolution, anarchy ruled. ☊ rule ☊
rumour (about sth): Some malicious rumours are circulating about his past. ☊ rumour ☊
it is rumoured that...: It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted. ☊ rumour ☊
rumour to be/have sth: He was rumoured to be involved in the crime. ☊ rumour ☊
run in sth: to run in the election ☊ run ☊
The tears ran down her cheeks. ☊ run ☊
Water was running all over the bathroom floor. ☊ run ☊
Who left the tap running? ☊ run ☊
The murderer was given three life sentences, to run concurrently. ☊ run ☊
A shiver ran down my spine. ☊ run ☊
She ran her fingers nervously through her hair. ☊ run ☊
Her life had always run smoothly before. ☊ run ☊
to run a hotel/store/language school ☊ run ☊
Stop trying to run my life (= organize it) for me. ☊ run ☊
state-run industries ☊ run ☊
There are only five horses running in the first race. ☊ run ☊
Holmes ran a fine race to take the gold medal. ☊ run ☊
He ran home in tears to his mother. ☊ run ☊
She used to run when she was at college. ☊ run ☊
I often go running before work. ☊ run ☊
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
Could I have a cigarette? I seem to have run out. ☊ run out (of sth) ☊
Catching sight of her he broke into a run (= started running). ☊ run ☊
She took the stairs at a run. ☊ run ☊
a long-distance/cross-country/marathon, etc. runner ☊ runner ☊
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders ☊ runner ☊
rush sb into sth/into doing sth: I'm not going to be rushed into anything. ☊ rush ☊
Relief supplies were rushed in. ☊ rush ☊
the sound of rushing water ☊ rush ☊
I've been rushing around all day trying to get everything done. ☊ rush ☊
My college years seemed to rush past. ☊ rush ☊
The evening rush was just starting. ☊ rush ☊
The note looked like it had been written in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
a rush job (= one that has been done quickly) ☊ rush ☊
He got the sack for swearing. ☊ sack ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
The divorce left him sadder and wiser (= having learned from the unpleasant experience). ☊ sad ☊
It will be a sad day for all of us if the theatre is forced to close. ☊ sad ☊
She will be sadly missed. ☊ sadly ☊
His work has been sadly neglected. ☊ sadly ☊
The show was well performed, but so safe and predictable. ☊ safe ☊
The missing child was found safe and well. ☊ safe ☊
A reward was offered for the animal's safe return. ☊ safe ☊
a safe and effective remedy for coughs and colds ☊ safe ☊
safe (for sb) (to do sth): Is the water here safe to drink? ☊ safe ☊
Builders were called in to make the building safe. ☊ safe ☊
safe (from sb/sth): They aimed to make the country safe from terrorist attacks. ☊ safe ☊
Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment. ☊ safe ☊
We have been assured that our jobs are safe (= we are not in danger of losing them). ☊ safe ☊
The bomb has been safely disposed of. ☊ safely ☊
The money is safely locked in a drawer. ☊ safely ☊
They reached safety seconds before the building was engulfed in flames. ☊ safety ☊
a side salad (= a small bowl of salad served with the main course of a meal) ☊ salad ☊
He gets a basic salary plus commission. ☊ salary ☊
She gets 10% commission on each sale. ☊ sale ☊
a sales and marketing director ☊ sale ☊
Tickets are on sale from the booking office. ☊ on sale ☊
The new model goes on sale next month. ☊ on sale ☊
an increase in the number of stolen vehicles being offered for sale ☊ for sale ☊
Our children go to the same school as theirs. ☊ same ☊
She's still the same fun-loving person that I knew at college. ☊ same ☊
I resigned last Friday and left that same day. ☊ same ☊
The same thing happened to me last week. ☊ same ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
The interviews were given to a random sample of students. ☊ sample ☊
The survey covers a representative sample of schools. ☊ sample ☊
a sample survey ☊ sample ☊
Samples of the water contained pesticide. ☊ sample ☊
His hair was the colour of sand. ☊ sand ☊
We went for a walk along the sand. ☊ sand ☊
to gain/get/derive satisfaction from sth ☊ satisfaction ☊
She didn't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing her cry. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent. ☊ satisfaction ☊
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. ☊ satisfy ☊
She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
chicken in a white sauce ☊ sauce ☊
The goalie saved Johnson's long-range shot. ☊ save ☊
save sb doing sth: If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting. ☊ save ☊
We should try to save water. ☊ save ☊
save sth (for sth/sb): He's saving his strength for the last part of the race. ☊ save ☊
We've been saving up to go to Australia. ☊ save ☊
I've saved almost £100 so far. ☊ save ☊
He's trying to save their marriage. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth from doing sth: She saved a little girl from falling into the water. ☊ save ☊
Buy three and make a saving of 55p. ☊ saving ☊
say sth/sb: You could learn the basics in, let's say, three months. ☊ say ☊
sb/sth is said to be/have sth: He is said to have been a brilliant scholar. ☊ say ☊
Both plans are drawn to the same scale. ☊ scale ☊
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? ☊ scale ☊
How much does it read on the scale? ☊ scale ☊
At the other end of the scale, life is a constant struggle to get enough to eat. ☊ scale ☊
On a global scale, 77% of energy is created from fossil fuels. ☊ scale ☊
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) ☊ scale ☊
scale of sth: It was impossible to comprehend the full scale of the disaster. ☊ scale ☊
It was not until morning that the sheer scale of the damage could be seen (= how great it was). ☊ scale ☊
it scares sb to do sth: It scared me to think I was alone in the building. ☊ scare ☊
recent scares about pesticides in food ☊ scare ☊
an exhibition of Parisian street scenes ☊ scene ☊
They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings). ☊ scene ☊
I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part). ☊ scene ☊
The team's victory produced scenes of joy all over the country. ☊ scene ☊
Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. ☊ scene ☊
The new bridge has been finished two years ahead of schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
Chinese will be on the school schedule from next year. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sth (for sth): The meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon. ☊ schedule ☊
One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine. ☊ schedule ☊
scheme (to do sth): to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry ☊ scheme ☊
Under the new scheme only successful schools will be given extra funding. ☊ scheme ☊
Where did you go to school? ☊ school ☊
I had to stand up in front of the whole school. ☊ school ☊
My brother and I went to the same school. ☊ school ☊
Which school do they attend? ☊ school ☊
We need more money for roads, hospitals and schools. ☊ school ☊
school buildings ☊ school ☊
to start/quit school ☊ school ☊
Where did you go to school? ☊ school ☊
All my kids are still at school. ☊ school ☊
All my kids are still in school. ☊ school ☊
to teach school (= teach in a school) ☊ school ☊
The transition from school to work can be difficult. ☊ school ☊
Shall I meet you after school today? ☊ school ☊
after-school activities ☊ school ☊
new developments in science and technology ☊ science ☊
the advance of modern science ☊ science ☊
the laws of science ☊ science ☊
science students/teachers/courses ☊ science ☊
to study one of the sciences ☊ science ☊
a scientific discovery ☊ scientific ☊
scientific knowledge ☊ scientific ☊
sites of scientific interest ☊ scientific ☊
a research scientist ☊ scientist ☊
nuclear scientists ☊ scientist ☊
scientists and engineers ☊ scientist ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
score sth: She scored 98% in the French test. ☊ score ☊
They scratched lines in the dirt to mark out a pitch. ☊ scratch ☊
Some graffiti had been scratched on the back of the door. ☊ scratch ☊
We scratched some of the dirt away. ☊ scratch ☊
Be careful not to scratch the furniture. ☊ scratch ☊
The car's paintwork is badly scratched. ☊ scratch ☊
Does the cat scratch? ☊ scratch ☊
Her hands were covered in scratches from the brambles. ☊ scratch ☊
a scratch on the paintwork ☊ scratch ☊
It's only a scratch (= a very slight injury). ☊ scratch ☊
He escaped without a scratch (= was not hurt at all). ☊ scratch ☊
scream (out) (for sth/sb): Someone was screaming for help. ☊ scream ☊
A wooden screen hid one corner of the room. ☊ screen ☊
One of the screws is loose. ☊ screw ☊
Now tighten all the screws. ☊ screw ☊
The bookcase is screwed to the wall. ☊ screw ☊
The waste was dumped in the sea. ☊ sea ☊
The organs are kept in sealed plastic bags. ☊ seal ☊
Make sure you've signed the cheque before sealing the envelope. ☊ seal ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken. ☊ seal ☊
a long search for the murder weapon ☊ search ☊
Eventually the search was called off. ☊ search ☊
search sth: His house had clearly been searched and the book was missing. ☊ search ☊
search sb for sth: The youths were arrested and searched for anything that would incriminate them. ☊ search ☊
The committee has been searching for new ways to tackle youth unemployment. ☊ search ☊
a seat on the city council/in Parliament/in Congress ☊ seat ☊
to win/lose a seat (= in an election) ☊ seat ☊
to take your seat (= to begin your duties, especially in Parliament) ☊ seat ☊
a window/corner seat (= one near a window/in a corner) ☊ seat ☊
Birmingham, the UK's second city ☊ second ☊
She came second in the marathon. ☊ second ☊
He is a writer first and a scientist second. ☊ second ☊
I came second (to) last (= the one before the last one) in the race. ☊ second ☊
She did it first because she wanted to, and second because I asked her to. ☊ second ☊
The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second. ☊ second ☊
He scored again in the dying seconds (= the last few seconds) of the game. ☊ second ☊
a secondary colour (= made from mixing two primary colours) ☊ secondary ☊
secondary teachers ☊ secondary ☊
the secondary curriculum ☊ secondary ☊
secret information/meetings/talks ☊ secret ☊
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. ☊ secretly ☊
The location of the ship is a closely guarded secret. ☊ secret ☊
official/State secrets ☊ secret ☊
The meeting was held in secret. ☊ in secret ☊
Please contact my secretary to make an appointment. ☊ secretary ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
The library has a large biology section. ☊ section ☊
Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible. ☊ secure ☊
The building is secure against intruders. ☊ secure ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
the security of a loving family life ☊ security ☊
national security (= the defence of a country) ☊ security ☊
Security was/were called to the incident. ☊ security ☊
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. ☊ see ☊
'Will you be able to help us?' 'I don't know, I'll have to see.' ☊ see ☊
'Can I go to the party?' 'We'll see (= I'll decide later). ☊ see ☊
be seen to do sth: The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing sth). ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: He could see (that) she had been crying. ☊ see ☊
If you watch carefully, you'll see how it is done. ☊ see ☊
sb/sth is seen to do sth: He was seen to enter the building about the time the crime was committed. ☊ see ☊
see to do sth: It was getting dark and I couldn't see to read. ☊ see ☊
Will you see to the arrangements for the next meeting? ☊ see to sth ☊
You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday. ☊ you see ☊
These vegetables can be grown from seed. ☊ seed ☊
select sb/sth for sth: He hasn't been selected for the team. ☊ select ☊
All our hotels have been carefully selected for the excellent value they provide. ☊ select ☊
select sb/sth as sth: She was selected as the parliamentary candidate for Bath. ☊ select ☊
selected poems of T.S. Eliot ☊ select ☊
This model is available at selected stores only. ☊ select ☊
select sb/sth to do sth: Six theatre companies have been selected to take part in this year's festival. ☊ select ☊
The final team selection will be made tomorrow. ☊ selection ☊
A selection of readers' comments are published below. ☊ selection ☊
self-taught ☊ self- ☊
You really have to sell yourself at a job interview. ☊ sell ☊
Their last album sold millions. ☊ sell ☊
The book sold well and was reprinted many times. ☊ sell ☊
sell (sth) (at sth): They sold the business at a profit/loss (= they gained/lost money when they sold it). ☊ sell ☊
In the nineties most state-owned industries were sold off. ☊ sell sth off ☊
send sb: Ed couldn't make it so they sent me instead. ☊ send ☊
We are being sent on a training course next month. ☊ send ☊
send to do sth: She sent to say that she was coming home. ☊ send ☊
send sth to sb: A radio signal was sent to the spacecraft. ☊ send ☊
to take part in senior competitions ☊ senior ☊
He won the senior men's 400 metres. ☊ senior ☊
The meeting should be chaired by the most senior person present. ☊ senior ☊
She felt unappreciated both by her colleagues and her seniors. ☊ senior ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
In some senses (= in one or more ways) the criticisms were justified. ☊ sense ☊
The medical care was excellent, in a technical sense. ☊ sense ☊
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved. ☊ sense ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
She has lost all sense of direction in her life. ☊ sense ☊
You should have the sense to take advice when it is offered. ☊ sense ☊
I could hardly believe the evidence of my own senses (= what I could see, hear, etc.). ☊ sense ☊
Health care is a politically sensitive issue. ☊ sensitive ☊
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. ☊ sentence ☊
Raw meat must be kept separate from cooked meat. ☊ separate ☊
The school is housed in two separate buildings. ☊ separate ☊
For the past three years they have been leading totally separate lives. ☊ separate ☊
separate from sth: South America separated from Africa 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
The war separated many families. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb/sth: Those suffering from infectious diseases were separated from the other patients. ☊ separate ☊
They were photographed separately and then as a group. ☊ separately ☊
Last year's figures are shown separately. ☊ separately ☊
That matter will be considered separately from the main agenda. ☊ separately ☊
Husband and wife are assessed separately for tax. ☊ separately ☊
separation (from sb/sth): the state's eventual separation from the federation ☊ separation ☊
separation (between A and B): the need for a clear separation between Church and State ☊ separation ☊
They were reunited after a separation of more than 20 years. ☊ separation ☊
Sixty per cent of all marital separations occur before the tenth year of marriage. ☊ separation ☊
The incident sparked off a whole series of events that nobody had foreseen. ☊ series ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ seriously ☊
Seriously though, it could be really dangerous. ☊ seriously ☊
Headaches in young children should always be taken seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
serve sb/sth with sth: The town is well served with buses and major road links. ☊ serve ☊
His linguistic ability served him well in his chosen profession. ☊ serve ☊
Are you being served? ☊ serve ☊
serve (sth): Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 a.m. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb with sth: The delegates were served with a wonderful meal. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth + adj.: The quiche can be served hot or cold. ☊ serve ☊
The food was good but the service was very slow. ☊ service ☊
10% will be added to your bill for service. ☊ service ☊
Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained. ☊ service ☊
The course is made up of 12 two-hour sessions. ☊ session ☊
an emergency session of Congress ☊ session ☊
the current parliamentary session ☊ session ☊
set sth: Who will be setting (= writing the questions for) the French exam? ☊ set ☊
set sth for sth: What books have been set (= are to be studied) for the English course? ☊ set ☊
She set a new world record for the high jump. ☊ set ☊
The table was set for six guests. ☊ set ☊
The novel is set in London in the 1960s. ☊ set ☊
They ate everything that was set in front of them. ☊ set ☊
The house is set (= located) in fifty acres of parkland. ☊ set ☊
I've set up a meeting for Friday. ☊ set sth up ☊
A fund will be set up for the dead men's families. ☊ set sth up ☊
They set out on the last stage of their journey. ☊ set out ☊
a new set of rules to learn ☊ set ☊
This region was settled by the Dutch in the nineteenth century. ☊ settle ☊
He had to settle his affairs (= arrange all his personal business) in Paris before he could return home. ☊ settle ☊
it is settled that...: It's been settled that we leave on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
Now that he's been promoted he's in seventh heaven. ☊ in seventh heaven ☊
Several more people than usual came to the meeting. ☊ several ☊
The party suffered severe losses during the last election. ☊ severe ☊
severe learning difficulties ☊ severe ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
Her hair was tied severely in a bun. ☊ severely ☊
Testosterone is the male sex hormone. ☊ sex ☊
single-sex schools ☊ sex ☊
a sex attack ☊ sex ☊
sex education in schools ☊ sex ☊
These drugs may affect your sex drive (= your interest in sex and the ability to have it). ☊ sex ☊
The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water. ☊ shadow ☊
They shook hands on the deal (= to show that they had reached an agreement). ☊ shake ☊
shake sb/sth: Shake the bottle well before use. ☊ shake ☊
shake sb/sth + adj.: She shook her hair loose. ☊ shake ☊
Give the bottle a good shake before opening. ☊ shake ☊
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. ☊ shallow ☊
The body was found in a shallow grave. ☊ shallow ☊
It would be a crying shame (= a great shame) not to take them up on the offer. ☊ shame ☊
shape sth: This tool is used for shaping wood. ☊ shape ☊
His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war. ☊ shape ☊
share in sth: I try to get the kids to share in the housework. ☊ share ☊
share sth: They shared a common interest in botany. ☊ share ☊
a view that is widely shared ☊ share ☊
Eli shared his chocolate with the other kids. ☊ share ☊
Bob told Jess he wanted to share his life with her. ☊ share ☊
John had no brothers or sisters and wasn't used to sharing. ☊ share ☊
Profits are shared out yearly. ☊ share ☊
Sue shares a house with three other students. ☊ share ☊
How much was your share of the winnings? ☊ share ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
She read out the list in sharp, clipped tones. ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp sense of humour ☊ sharp ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
In sharp contrast to her mood, the clouds were breaking up to reveal a blue sky. ☊ sharp ☊
The issue must be brought into sharper focus. ☊ sharp ☊
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). ☊ sharp ☊
The road was covered with a sheet of ice. ☊ sheet ☊
sheet metal (= metal that has been made into thin sheets) ☊ sheet ☊
snail shells ☊ shell ☊
walnut shells ☊ shell ☊
People were desperately seeking shelter from the gunfire. ☊ shelter ☊
We sheltered from the rain in a doorway. ☊ shelter ☊
to be on the day/night shift at the factory ☊ shift ☊
The sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky. ☊ shine ☊
They boarded a ship bound for India. ☊ ship ☊
When the ship docked at Southampton he was rushed to hospital. ☊ ship ☊
The software is due to ship next month. ☊ ship ☊
The children were shipped off to a boarding school at an early age. ☊ ship sb off ☊
Don't touch that wire or you'll get a shock. ☊ shock ☊
The shock of the explosion could be felt up to six miles away. ☊ shock ☊
The bumper absorbs shock on impact. ☊ shock ☊
She was taken to hospital suffering from shock. ☊ shock ☊
He isn't seriously injured but he is in (a state of) shock. ☊ shock ☊
The news of my promotion came as a shock. ☊ shock ☊
He's still in a state of shock. ☊ shock ☊
I got a terrible shock the other day. ☊ shock ☊
She still hadn't got over the shock of seeing him again. ☊ shock ☊
If you think the job will be easy, you're in for a shock. ☊ shock ☊
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system (= it was a more of a shock because it was not expected). ☊ shock ☊
The team suffered a shock defeat in the first round. ☊ shock ☊
When I added up the cost it gave me quite a shock. ☊ shock ☊
These movies deliberately set out to shock. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb (to do sth): She enjoys shocking people by saying outrageous things. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb: It shocks you when something like that happens. ☊ shock ☊
We were all shocked at the news of his death. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb to do sth: I was shocked to hear that he had resigned. ☊ shock ☊
shocking behaviour ☊ shocking ☊
shocking news ☊ shocking ☊
What's your shoe size? ☊ shoe ☊
The movie was shot in black and white. ☊ shoot ☊
Flames were shooting up through the roof. ☊ shoot ☊
The band's last single shot straight to number one in the charts. ☊ shoot ☊
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to escape. ☊ shoot ☊
There's a little gift shop around the corner. ☊ shop ☊
There should be plenty of time to go shopping before we leave New York. ☊ shop ☊
Money was short at that time. ☊ short ☊
a short book (= taking a short time to read, because it does not have many pages) ☊ short ☊
Life's too short to sit around moping. ☊ short ☊
It was all over in a relatively short space of time. ☊ short ☊
She was short and dumpy. ☊ short ☊
He had short curly hair. ☊ short ☊
a short walk ☊ short ☊
I saw him shortly before he died. ☊ shortly ☊
Taylor scored with a low shot into the corner of the net. ☊ shot ☊
'She doesn't think she'll get a job.' 'She should worry, with all her qualifications (= she does not need to worry).' ☊ should ☊
We should arrive before dark. ☊ should ☊
The bus should have arrived ten minutes ago. ☊ should ☊
In order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically. ☊ should ☊
shout for sth: I shouted for help but nobody came. ☊ shout ☊
show sth: The movie is being shown now. ☊ show ☊
We were shown into the waiting room. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: I'll go first and show you the way. ☊ show ☊
show sth to sb: She showed the technique to her students. ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
show sb/sth to be/have sth: His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller. ☊ show ☊
We were shown around the school by one of the students. ☊ show sb around/round (sth) ☊
The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition. ☊ show ☊
We were caught in a heavy shower. ☊ shower ☊
Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him. ☊ shut ☊
As a teenager I was painfully shy. ☊ shy ☊
We are getting heartily sick of your attitude. ☊ sick ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
I'll take care of that side of things. ☊ side ☊
Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war. ☊ side ☊
We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides. ☊ side ☊
to be on the winning/losing side ☊ side ☊
We heard both sides of the argument. ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
We planted tulips along the side of the lawn. ☊ side ☊
There's a scratch on the side of my car. ☊ side ☊
There is a large window on either side of the front door. ☊ side ☊
There were two children ahead, walking side by side. ☊ side by side ☊
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). ☊ sideways ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
The bird is now a rare sight in this country. ☊ sight ☊
He became a familiar sight on the streets of Oxford. ☊ sight ☊
I have been known to faint at the sight of blood. ☊ sight ☊
The soldiers were given orders to shoot on sight (= as soon as they saw sb). ☊ sight ☊
At first sight, it may look like a generous offer, but always read the small print. ☊ at first sight ☊
to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless sb/sth) ☊ sign ☊
There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there). ☊ sign ☊
sign (that...): If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job. ☊ sign ☊
The treaty was signed on 24 March. ☊ sign ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
I couldn't get a signal on my cell phone. ☊ signal ☊
The satellite is used for transmitting signals around the world. ☊ signal ☊
Did you signal before you turned right? ☊ signal ☊
They collected 10 000 signatures for their petition. ☊ signature ☊
These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. ☊ significant ☊
The drug has had no significant effect on stopping the spread of the disease. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. ☊ significant ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
Their footsteps echoed in the silence. ☊ silence ☊
Her accusations reduced him to silence. ☊ silence ☊
a silly sense of humour ☊ silly ☊
She had a silly grin on her face. ☊ silly ☊
silver hair ☊ silver ☊
similar (in sth): The two houses are similar in size. ☊ similar ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
I'm a simple country girl. ☊ simple ☊
simple pleasures, like reading and walking ☊ simple ☊
Simply add hot water and stir. ☊ simply ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
The rooms are simply furnished. ☊ simply ☊
He left home two weeks ago and we haven't heard from him since. ☊ since ☊
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone. ☊ single ☊
Are you still single? ☊ single ☊
a single-sex school (= for boys only or for girls only) ☊ single ☊
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. ☊ single ☊
a single honours degree (= for which you study only one subject) ☊ single ☊
'Thank you very much.' 'You're welcome, sir. Have a nice day.' ☊ sir ☊
She sat and stared at the letter in front of her. ☊ sit ☊
A site has been chosen for the new school. ☊ site ☊
an archaeological site ☊ site ☊
The jacket was the wrong size. ☊ size ☊
It's not my size. ☊ size ☊
They didn't have the jacket in my size. ☊ size ☊
The hats are made in three sizes: small, medium and large. ☊ size ☊
I need a bigger/smaller size. ☊ size ☊
What size do you take? ☊ size ☊
Try this one for size (= to see if it is the correct size). ☊ size ☊
The glass can be cut to size (= cut to the exact measurements) for you. ☊ size ☊
an area the size of (= the same size as) Wales ☊ size ☊
The facilities are excellent for a town that size. ☊ size ☊
The kitchen is a good size (= not small). ☊ size ☊
It's similar in size to a tomato. ☊ size ☊
You should have seen the size of their house! ☊ size ☊
We were shocked at the size of his debts. ☊ size ☊
Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted. ☊ skilful ☊
We need people with practical skills like carpentry. ☊ skill ☊
a shortage of skilled labour (= people who have had training in a skill) ☊ skilled ☊
Remove the skins by soaking the tomatoes in hot water. ☊ skin ☊
The skins are removed and laid out to dry. ☊ skin ☊
She only sleeps for four hours a night. ☊ sleep ☊
I didn't get much sleep last night. ☊ sleep ☊
He cried out in his sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
The ship sliced the water. ☊ slice ☊
(+ adv./prep.): We slid down the grassy slope. ☊ slide ☊
slide sth + adv./prep.: She slid her hand along the rail. ☊ slide ☊
You can slide the front seats forward if necessary. ☊ slide ☊
The picture was at a slight angle. ☊ slight ☊
She slipped out of the house before the others were awake. ☊ slip ☊
a grassy slope ☊ slope ☊
The town is built on a slope. ☊ slope ☊
the eastern slopes of the Andes ☊ slope ☊
a gentle/steep slope ☊ slope ☊
a slope of 45 degrees ☊ slope ☊
the angle of slope ☊ slope ☊
Because of the slope of the roof, the snow cannot accumulate. ☊ slope ☊
The garden slopes away towards the river. ☊ slope ☊
The path sloped gently down. ☊ slope ☊
sloping shoulders ☊ slope ☊
His handwriting slopes backwards. ☊ slope ☊
It was a very old house with sloping walls. ☊ slope ☊
slow in doing sth: His poetry was slow in achieving recognition. ☊ slow ☊
The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth. ☊ slow ☊
Average earnings are rising at their slowest rate for 20 years. ☊ slow ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
Everything had been planned down to the smallest detail. ☊ small ☊
OK, I admit it was not the smartest thing I ever did (= it was a stupid thing to do). ☊ smart ☊
The cup hit the floor with a smash. ☊ smash ☊
smell like sth: What does the perfume smell like? ☊ smell ☊
smell sth: He said he could smell gas when he entered the room. ☊ smell ☊
smell (that)...: I could smell that something was burning. ☊ smell ☊
a sweet/fresh/musty smell ☊ smell ☊
cigarette smoke ☊ smoke ☊
Clouds of thick black smoke billowed from the car's exhaust. ☊ smoke ☊
Are you coming outside for a smoke? ☊ smoke ☊
How many cigarettes do you smoke a day? ☊ smoke ☊
Do you mind if I smoke? ☊ smoke ☊
Do you smoke? ☊ smoke ☊
I've never smoked. ☊ smoke ☊
You're too young to smoke. ☊ smoke ☊
He smokes like a chimney (= a lot). ☊ smoke ☊
smoking factory chimneys ☊ smoke ☊
the smoking remains of burnt-out cars ☊ smoke ☊
No Smoking (= for example, on a notice) ☊ smoking ☊
Would you like smoking or non-smoking? (= for example, in a restaurant) ☊ smoking ☊
Smoking is not allowed in this theatre. ☊ smoking ☊
He's trying to give up smoking. ☊ smoking ☊
The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride. ☊ smooth ☊
The water was as smooth as glass. ☊ smooth ☊
The interview went smoothly. ☊ smoothly ☊
The rescue was carried out smoothly and efficiently. ☊ smoothly ☊
The procession snaked its way through narrow streets. ☊ snake ☊
20 cm of snow were expected today. ☊ snow ☊
so ... as to do sth: I'm not so stupid as to believe that. ☊ so ☊
It wasn't so good as last time. ☊ so ☊
He was not so quick a learner as his brother. ☊ so ☊
Nothing more was heard from him so that we began to wonder if he was dead. ☊ so ☊
So after shouting and screaming for an hour she walked out in tears. ☊ so ☊
You've been smoking again.' 'So?' ☊ so ☊
So, what have you been doing today? ☊ so ☊
soap and water ☊ soap ☊
a busy social life ☊ social ☊
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. ☊ social ☊
This type of behaviour is no longer socially acceptable. ☊ socially ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
Racism exists at all levels of society. ☊ society ☊
a dress made from the finest, softest silk ☊ soft ☊
The room was softly lit by a lamp. ☊ softly ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
They were drilling through solid rock. ☊ solid ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
The planet Jupiter may have no solid surface at all. ☊ solid ☊
Attempts are being made to solve the problem of waste disposal. ☊ solve ☊
She won a competition in some newspaper or other. ☊ some ☊
Somehow or other I must get a new job. ☊ somehow ☊
He gave her a wry look, something between amusement and regret. ☊ something ☊
The story is told through song and dance. ☊ song ☊
Their voices were raised in song. ☊ song ☊
How soon can you get here? ☊ soon ☊
No sooner had she said it than she burst into tears. ☊ no sooner... than... ☊
His feet were sore after the walk. ☊ sore ☊
sorry to do sth: I was genuinely sorry to be leaving college. ☊ sorry ☊
I'm really busy—can you sort it? ☊ sort ☊
The howling wind sounded like the wailing of lost souls (= the spirits of dead people who are not in heaven). ☊ soul ☊
She heard the sound of footsteps outside. ☊ sound ☊
Scientists have sounded a note of caution on the technique. ☊ sound ☊
They bought a villa in the South of France. ☊ south ☊
Houses are less expensive in the North than in the South (= of England). ☊ south ☊
the southern slopes of the mountains ☊ southern ☊
The room has been furnished and decorated to give a feeling of space. ☊ space ☊
He's studying music in his spare time. ☊ spare ☊
Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by sb else)? ☊ spare ☊
to get the spare out of the boot/trunk ☊ spare ☊
to speak in public ☊ speak ☊
Professor Wilson was invited to speak about the results of his research. ☊ speak ☊
He has a number of speaking engagements this week. ☊ speak ☊
He can't speak because of a throat infection. ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
'Do you know him?' 'Not to speak to.' (= only by sight) ☊ speak ☊
The Society has an interesting talk by a visiting speaker every month. ☊ speaker ☊
This type of wood needs special treatment. ☊ special ☊
These teachers need special training. ☊ special ☊
Please take special care of it. ☊ special ☊
The ring was specially made for her. ☊ specially ☊
a specially designed diet plan ☊ specially ☊
'I'd like your help tomorrow.' 'Can you be more specific (= tell me exactly what you want)?' ☊ specific ☊
The money was collected for a specific purpose. ☊ specific ☊
children with specific learning difficulties (= in one area only) ☊ specific ☊
I specifically told you not to go near the water! ☊ specifically ☊
liquid vitamins specifically designed for children ☊ specifically ☊
The newspaper, or more specifically, the editor, was taken to court for publishing the photographs. ☊ specifically ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
He reduced speed and turned sharp left. ☊ speed ☊
The train began to pick up speed (= go faster). ☊ speed ☊
The car was gathering speed. ☊ speed ☊
a speed of 50 mph/80 kph ☊ speed ☊
at high/low/full/top speed ☊ speed ☊
at breakneck speed (= fast in a way that is dangerous) ☊ speed ☊
travelling at the speed of light/sound ☊ speed ☊
There are speed restrictions on this road. ☊ speed ☊
Increasing your walking speed will help to exercise your heart. ☊ speed ☊
the processing speed of the computer ☊ speed ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent). ☊ speed ☊
The accident was due to excessive speed. ☊ speed ☊
Speed is his greatest asset as a tennis player. ☊ speed ☊
She was overtaken by the speed of events (= things happened more quickly than she expected). ☊ speed ☊
A car flashed past them at speed (= fast). ☊ speed ☊
The train soon speeded up. ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
Can you try and speed things up a bit? ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
Her childhood was spent in Italy. ☊ spend ☊
I've spent years trying to learn Japanese. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth in doing sth: Most of her life was spent in caring for others. ☊ spend ☊
We placed our bets and the croupier spun the roulette wheel. ☊ spin ☊
She spun on her heel and walked out. ☊ spin ☊
to be in high/low spirits ☊ spirit ☊
In spite of his age, he still leads an active life. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
Her dress had split along the seam. ☊ split ☊
a debate that has split the country down the middle ☊ split ☊
split sth between sb/sth: His time is split between the London and Paris offices. ☊ split ☊
The day was split up into 6 one-hour sessions. ☊ split sth up ☊
spoiled ballot papers (= not valid because not correctly marked) ☊ spoil ☊
team/water sports ☊ sport ☊
His jacket was covered with spots of mud. ☊ spot ☊
The baby's whole body was covered in small red spots. ☊ spot ☊
A cloud of fine spray came up from the waterfall. ☊ spray ☊
a can of insect spray (= used to kill insects) ☊ spray ☊
Use a spray to apply the weedkiller. ☊ spray ☊
spray (sth) (on/onto/over sb/sth): Spray the conditioner onto your wet hair. ☊ spray ☊
spray sb/sth (with sth): The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticide. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth (out) (over sth): A series of five interviews will be spread over two days. ☊ spread ☊
Water began to spread across the floor. ☊ spread ☊
spread sth: Using too much water could spread the stain. ☊ spread ☊
Seeds and pollen are spread by the wind. ☊ spread ☊
We have 10 000 members spread all over the country. ☊ spread ☊
Papers had been spread out on the desk. ☊ spread ☊
There's more room to spread out in first class. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
spring water ☊ spring ☊
He was born in the spring of 1944. ☊ spring ☊
Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in. ☊ spring ☊
The book had rounded, not square, corners. ☊ square ☊
He had a firm, square jaw. ☊ square ☊
First break the chocolate into squares. ☊ square ☊
The floor was tiled in squares of grey and white marble. ☊ square ☊
squeeze sth out of/from sth: to squeeze the juice from a lemon ☊ squeeze ☊
She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her. ☊ squeeze ☊
squeeze sth (out): He took off his wet clothes and squeezed the water out. ☊ squeeze ☊
freshly squeezed orange juice ☊ squeeze ☊
squeeze sth + adj.: Soak the cloth in warm water and then squeeze it dry. ☊ squeeze ☊
to squeeze a tube of toothpaste ☊ squeeze ☊
a squeeze of lemon juice ☊ squeeze ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
The horse was led back to its stable. ☊ stable ☊
a staff restaurant/meeting ☊ staff ☊
They marched off stage to the sound of trumpets. ☊ stage ☊
The pay increase will be introduced in stages (= not all at once). ☊ stage ☊
We can take the argument one stage further. ☊ stage ☊
People tend to work hard at this stage of life. ☊ stage ☊
stamp A (with B): The box was stamped with the maker's name. ☊ stamp ☊
The maker's name was stamped in gold on the box. ☊ stamp ☊
He stood for parliament (= tried to get elected as an MP). ☊ stand ☊
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ stand ☊
His heart won't stand the strain much longer. ☊ stand ☊
Modern plastics can stand very high and very low temperatures. ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth: I can't stand his brother. ☊ stand ☊
stand doing sth: She couldn't stand being kept waiting. ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth doing sth: I can't stand people interrupting all the time. ☊ stand ☊
to stand on your head/hands (= to be upside down, balancing on your head/hands) ☊ stand ☊
How can you stand by and see him accused of something he didn't do? ☊ stand by ☊
She had learnt to stand up for herself. ☊ stand up for sb/sth ☊
a fall in academic standards ☊ standard ☊
We aim to maintain high standards of customer care. ☊ standard ☊
He failed to reach the required standard, and did not qualify for the race. ☊ standard ☊
Who sets the standard for water quality? ☊ standard ☊
A standard letter was sent to all candidates. ☊ standard ☊
It is standard practice to search visitors as they enter the building. ☊ standard ☊
pop/rock/Hollywood, etc. stars ☊ star ☊
The best models receive star treatment. ☊ star ☊
No one has yet been chosen for the starring role (= the main part). ☊ star ☊
start sth (as sth): He started life as a teacher before turning to journalism. ☊ start ☊
She started a yoga class at work. ☊ start ☊
When does the class start? ☊ start ☊
You're always trying to start an argument. ☊ start ☊
I only started (= began to read) this book yesterday. ☊ start ☊
The kids start school next week. ☊ start ☊
start by doing sth: Let's start by reviewing what we did last week. ☊ start ☊
When the band started out, they couldn't afford much equipment. ☊ start out ☊
The discussion started off mildly enough. ☊ start off ☊
They worked hard to give their children a good start in life. ☊ start ☊
The meeting got off to a good/bad start (= started well/badly). ☊ start ☊
She's moving abroad to make a fresh start (= to begin a new life). ☊ start ☊
matters/affairs of state ☊ state ☊
people who are financially dependent on the state ☊ state ☊
a state-owned company ☊ state ☊
They wish to limit the power of the State. ☊ state ☊
the Baltic States ☊ state ☊
European Union member states ☊ state ☊
anxieties about the state of the country's economy ☊ state ☊
She was in a state of shock. ☊ state ☊
a state prison/hospital/university, etc. ☊ state ☊
state police/troopers ☊ state ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
state sth: He has already stated his intention to run for election. ☊ state ☊
The facts are clearly stated in the report. ☊ state ☊
state how, what, etc...: State clearly how many tickets you require. ☊ state ☊
it is stated that...: It was stated that standards at the hospital were dropping. ☊ state ☊
sth is stated to be/have sth: The contract was stated to be invalid. ☊ state ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
The directors are responsible for preparing the company's financial statements. ☊ statement ☊
They were granted refugee status. ☊ status ☊
Women are only asking to be given equal status with men. ☊ status ☊
She achieved celebrity status overnight. ☊ status ☊
the high status accorded to science in our culture ☊ status ☊
'Do you want a drink?' 'No, thanks, I can't stay.' ☊ stay ☊
I can stay a few minutes longer. ☊ stay ☊
I can't stay awake any longer. ☊ stay ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
Inflation stayed below 4% last month. ☊ stay ☊
She did not want to stay in nursing all her life. ☊ stay ☊
I wish you'd stay out of my business! ☊ stay out of sth ☊
The castle receives a steady stream of visitors. ☊ steady ☊
She drove at a steady 50 mph. ☊ steady ☊
They set off at a steady pace. ☊ steady ☊
He held the boat steady as she got in. ☊ steady ☊
Steam rose from the boiling kettle. ☊ steam ☊
the introduction of steam in the 18th century ☊ steam ☊
steam power ☊ steam ☊
the steam age ☊ steam ☊
The frame is made of steel. ☊ steel ☊
The bridge is reinforced with huge steel girders. ☊ steel ☊
a steep hill/slope/bank ☊ steep ☊
a steep climb/descent/drop ☊ steep ☊
a steep flight of stairs ☊ steep ☊
The path grew steeper as we climbed higher. ☊ steep ☊
a steep rise in unemployment ☊ steep ☊
a steeply sloping roof ☊ steeply ☊
Prices rose steeply. ☊ steeply ☊
A short flight of steps led up to the door. ☊ step ☊
This was a first step towards a united Europe. ☊ step ☊
It's a big step giving up your job and moving halfway across the world. ☊ step ☊
This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction. ☊ step ☊
The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease. ☊ step ☊
Closing the factory would be a retrograde step. ☊ step ☊
Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2. ☊ step ☊
I'd like to take this idea a step further. ☊ step ☊
This was a big step up (= to a better position) in his career. ☊ step ☊
I'll explain it to you step by step. ☊ step ☊
a step-by-step guide to building your own home ☊ step ☊
It's only a few steps further. ☊ step ☊
He turned around and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had come). ☊ step ☊
She moved a step closer to me. ☊ step ☊
a baby's first steps ☊ step ☊
He took a step towards the door. ☊ step ☊
We heard steps outside. ☊ step ☊
The branch was sticking up out of the water. ☊ stick up ☊
a stick of dynamite ☊ stick ☊
I wrote to them last month and I'm still waiting for a reply. ☊ still ☊
still water ☊ still ☊
Keep still while I brush your hair. ☊ still ☊
The kids found it hard to stay still. ☊ still ☊
Can't you sit still? ☊ still ☊
We stayed in a village where time has stood still (= life has not changed for many years). ☊ still ☊
My eyes were stinging from the smoke. ☊ sting ☊
sting sth: Tears stung her eyes. ☊ sting ☊
There was a sting of sarcasm in his voice. ☊ sting ☊
She felt the sting of tears in her eyes. ☊ sting ☊
Stir the paint before you use it. ☊ stir ☊
stir sth into sth: The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot. ☊ stir ☊
stir sth in: Stir in the milk until the sauce thickens. ☊ stir ☊
She's built up a good stock of teaching materials over the years. ☊ stock ☊
a country's housing stock (= all the houses available for living in) ☊ stock ☊
Most of the houses are built of stone. ☊ stone ☊
These words are carved on the stone beside his grave. ☊ stone ☊
Can you stop the printer once it's started? ☊ stop ☊
There's no stopping us now (= nothing can prevent us from achieving what we want to achieve). ☊ stop ☊
When is this fighting going to stop? ☊ stop ☊
The referee was forced to stop the game because of heavy snow. ☊ stop ☊
Please stop crying and tell me what's wrong. ☊ stop ☊
Can't you just stop? ☊ stop ☊
Ann stopped in front of the house. ☊ stop ☊
Work has temporarily come to a stop while the funding is reviewed. ☊ stop ☊
He hoped the electronic equipment was safely stored away. ☊ store ☊
Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory. ☊ store ☊
He read the children a story. ☊ story ☊
It was many years before the full story was made public. ☊ story ☊
He told us the story of his life. ☊ story ☊
She put a pan of water on the stove. ☊ stove ☊
Come straight home after school. ☊ straight ☊
She went straight from college to a top job. ☊ straight ☊
long straight hair (= without curls) ☊ straight ☊
The ground here cannot take the strain of a large building. ☊ strain ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ strain ☊
There are strains in the relationship between the two countries. ☊ strain ☊
That's strange—the front door's open. ☊ strange ☊
the government's economic strategy ☊ strategy ☊
strategy for doing sth: to develop a strategy for dealing with unemployment ☊ strategy ☊
strategy to do sth: It's all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion. ☊ strategy ☊
marketing strategy ☊ strategy ☊
military strategy ☊ strategy ☊
defence strategies ☊ strategy ☊
We waded across a shallow stream. ☊ stream ☊
He blew out a stream of cigar smoke. ☊ stream ☊
to walk along/down/up the street ☊ street ☊
He is used to being recognized in the street. ☊ street ☊
It was time to take the political struggle onto the streets (= by protesting in large groups in the streets of a city). ☊ street ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
Opinion on the street was divided. ☊ street ☊
If it had been left to me I would have put him out on the street long ago. ☊ (out) on the streets/street ☊
a country that is streets ahead in the control of environmental pollution ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
Beth is streets ahead of all the other students in her year. ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
the strengths and weaknesses of an argument ☊ strength ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
Political power depends upon economic strength. ☊ strength ☊
The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists. ☊ strength ☊
In 'strategic' the stress falls on the second syllable ☊ stress ☊
She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ stress ☊
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. ☊ stress ☊
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. ☊ stress ☊
stretch sth: The exercises are designed to stretch and tone your leg muscles. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. ☊ stretch ☊
There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out. ☊ strict ☊
She was brought up very strictly. ☊ strictly ☊
The industry is strictly regulated. ☊ strictly ☊
Smoking is strictly forbidden. ☊ strictly ☊
Who struck the first blow (= started the fight)? ☊ strike ☊
an air strike ☊ strike ☊
They decided to launch a pre-emptive strike. ☊ strike ☊
the train drivers' strike ☊ strike ☊
a strike by teachers ☊ strike ☊
an unofficial/a one-day strike ☊ strike ☊
The student union has called for a rent strike (= a refusal to pay rent as a protest). ☊ strike ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
a string of pearls ☊ string ☊
He wrapped the package in brown paper and tied it with string. ☊ string ☊
The key is hanging on a string by the door. ☊ string ☊
After the guests had gone, I stripped all the beds (= removed all the sheets in order to wash them). ☊ strip ☊
strip B of A: Deer had stripped the tree of its bark. ☊ strip ☊
strip down to sth: She stripped down to her underwear. ☊ strip ☊
strip (sth) off: We stripped off and ran down to the water. ☊ strip ☊
strip sb (to sth): He stood there stripped to the waist (= he had no clothes on the upper part of his body). ☊ strip ☊
The islands are separated by a narrow strip of water. ☊ strip ☊
a zebra's black and white stripes ☊ stripe ☊
a white tablecloth with red stripes ☊ stripe ☊
a striped shirt ☊ striped ☊
a blue and white striped jacket ☊ striped ☊
He stroked her hair affectionately. ☊ stroke ☊
a strong marriage ☊ strong ☊
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. ☊ strong ☊
There's a strong possibility that we'll lose the game. ☊ strong ☊
You have a strong case for getting your job back. ☊ strong ☊
a strong drug ☊ strong ☊
a strongly worded protest ☊ strongly ☊
struggle (for sth): a country struggling for independence ☊ struggle ☊
life as a struggling artist (= one who is very poor) ☊ struggle ☊
She struggled for 10 years to achieve success as an actress. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb/sth): Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. ☊ struggle ☊
I struggled and screamed for help. ☊ struggle ☊
a power/leadership struggle ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb) (for/against sth): a struggle for independence ☊ struggle ☊
Three teams are locked in a struggle for this year's title. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb) (to do sth): He is engaged in a bitter struggle with his rival to get control of the company. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (between A and B): the struggle between good and evil ☊ struggle ☊
She will not give up her children without a struggle. ☊ struggle ☊
There were no signs of a struggle at the murder scene. ☊ struggle ☊
After a short struggle, I managed to get the knife away from him. ☊ struggle ☊
It was a real struggle to be ready on time. ☊ struggle ☊
They face an uphill struggle to get to the finals of the competition. ☊ struggle ☊
a medical/science, etc. student ☊ student ☊
a graduate/postgraduate/research student ☊ student ☊
an overseas student ☊ student ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
She's a student at Sussex University. ☊ student ☊
a dramatic increase in student numbers ☊ student ☊
I did some acting in my student days. ☊ student ☊
a 15-year-old high school student ☊ student ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
a studio executive ☊ studio ☊
These proposals deserve careful study. ☊ study ☊
scientific studies of fishing grounds and methods of fishing ☊ study ☊
academic/literary/scientific, etc. study ☊ study ☊
It is important to develop good study skills. ☊ study ☊
Physiology is the study of how living things work. ☊ study ☊
to continue your studies ☊ study ☊
Scientists are studying photographs of the planet for signs of life. ☊ study ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
study (sth): How long have you been studying English? ☊ study ☊
Don't disturb Jane, she's studying for her exams. ☊ study ☊
study (sth) at...: My brother studied at the Royal College of Art. ☊ study ☊
study (sth) under...: a composer who studied under Nadia Boulanger (= was taught by Nadia Boulanger) ☊ study ☊
study to do/be sth: Nina is studying to be an architect. ☊ study ☊
The chairs were covered in some sort of plastic stuff. ☊ stuff ☊
I like reading and stuff. ☊ stuff ☊
a stupid mistake ☊ stupid ☊
It was a pretty stupid thing to do. ☊ stupid ☊
I was stupid enough to believe him. ☊ stupid ☊
It was stupid of you to get involved. ☊ stupid ☊
He'll manage—he isn't stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
Forgetting my notes made me look stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
She always makes me feel really stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
a parody written in the style of Molière ☊ style ☊
The palace was rebuilt in the same style. ☊ style ☊
The hotel has been redecorated but it's lost a lot of its style. ☊ style ☊
Have you thought about having your hair in a shorter style? ☊ style ☊
Biology is my favourite subject. ☊ subject ☊
an unpleasant subject of conversation ☊ subject ☊
How did we get onto the subject of marriage? ☊ subject ☊
a chemical/radioactive, etc. substance ☊ substance ☊
The course teaches you the theory but there's no substitute for practical experience. ☊ substitute ☊
He was brought on as (a) substitute after half-time. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute A for B: Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute B with/by A: Butter can be substituted with margarine in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute sb/sth: Beckham was substituted in the second half after a knee injury (= somebody else played instead of Beckham in the second half). ☊ substitute ☊
Can you find someone to substitute for you at the meeting? ☊ substitute ☊
succeed in doing sth: He succeeded in getting a place at art school. ☊ succeed ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
success (in sth): They didn't have much success in life. ☊ success ☊
She was surprised by the book's success (= that it had sold a lot of copies). ☊ success ☊
successful (in sth/in doing sth): They were successful in winning the contract. ☊ successful ☊
They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions. ☊ such ☊
She longed to find somebody who understood her problems, and in him she thought she had found such a person. ☊ such ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
Such advice as he was given (= it was not very much) has proved almost worthless. ☊ such ☊
The knot was fastened in such a way that it was impossible to undo. ☊ such ☊
to suck the juice from an orange ☊ suck ☊
road accident victims suffering from shock ☊ suffer ☊
The party suffered a humiliating defeat in the general election. ☊ suffer ☊
His school work is suffering because of family problems. ☊ suffer ☊
This war has caused widespread human suffering. ☊ suffering ☊
a sugar plantation/refinery/bowl ☊ sugar ☊
This juice contains no added sugar. ☊ sugar ☊
it is suggested that...: It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene. ☊ suggest ☊
Can I make a suggestion? ☊ suggestion ☊
Huge sums have been invested in this project. ☊ sum ☊
The sun was just setting. ☊ sun ☊
This room gets the sun in the mornings. ☊ sun ☊
The water supply is unsafe. ☊ supply ☊
supply sth to sb/sth: Foreign governments supplied arms to the rebels. ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth with sth: Foreign governments supplied the rebels with arms. ☊ supply ☊
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. ☊ supply ☊
The witness's story was not supported by the evidence. ☊ support ☊
a platform supported by concrete pillars ☊ support ☊
She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson. ☊ support ☊
Mark has two children to support from his first marriage. ☊ support ☊
The atmosphere of Mars could not support life. ☊ support ☊
She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar. ☊ support ☊
These measures are strongly supported by environmental groups. ☊ support ☊
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you. ☊ support ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
I suppose all the tickets have been sold now, have they? ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
'Can I borrow the car?' 'I suppose so ' (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it). ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? ☊ suppose ☊
I thought we were supposed to be paid today. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
You were supposed to be here an hour ago! ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me? ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
You're sure to get lost if you don't keep to the path. ☊ sure ☊
They scored another goal and made sure of victory. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it? ☊ surely ☊
These plants float on the surface of the water. ☊ surface ☊
a surprise attack ☊ surprise ☊
Life's full of surprises. ☊ surprise ☊
She looked up in surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
Imagine our surprise when he walked into the room! ☊ surprise ☊
The decision has been greeted with surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
They expressed surprise at the outcome. ☊ surprise ☊
I'm surprised at you, behaving like that in front of the kids. ☊ surprised ☊
Not surprisingly on such a hot day, the beach was crowded. ☊ surprisingly ☊
She knew surprisingly little about her sister's life. ☊ surprisingly ☊
As a child I was surrounded by love and kindness. ☊ surround ☊
surround sth/sb with sth: The lake is surrounded with/by trees. ☊ surround ☊
The buildings have been designed to blend in with their surroundings. ☊ surroundings ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
The survey revealed that... ☊ survey ☊
to conduct/carry out a survey ☊ survey ☊
an aerial survey (= made by taking photographs from an aircraft) ☊ survey ☊
He surveyed himself in the mirror before going out. ☊ survey ☊
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. ☊ survey ☊
87% of the 1 000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff. ☊ survey ☊
Don't worry, it's only a scratch—you'll survive. ☊ survive ☊
survive from sth: Some strange customs have survived from earlier times. ☊ survive ☊
survive as sth: He survived as party leader until his second election defeat. ☊ survive ☊
survive sth: The company managed to survive the crisis. ☊ survive ☊
Suspecting nothing, he walked right into the trap. ☊ suspect ☊
it is suspected that...: It was suspected that the drugs had been brought into the country by boat. ☊ suspect ☊
The drug is suspected of causing over 200 deaths. ☊ suspect ☊
My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. ☊ suspicion ☊
Their offer was greeted with some suspicion. ☊ suspicion ☊
Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated. ☊ suspicion ☊
She swallowed hard and told him the bad news. ☊ swallow ☊
swallow (sth): Always chew food well before swallowing it. ☊ swallow ☊
swallow sth + adj.: The pills should be swallowed whole. ☊ swallow ☊
swear (that)...: She swore (that) she'd never seen him before. ☊ swear ☊
swear (on sth): Witnesses were required to swear on the Bible. ☊ swear ☊
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? ☊ swear ☊
I was shocked at the swearing. ☊ swearing ☊
He breaks out in a sweat just at the thought of flying. ☊ sweat ☊
Chimneys should be swept regularly. ☊ sweep ☊
sweep sth + adj.: The showroom had been emptied and swept clean. ☊ sweep ☊
a heated swimming pool ☊ swimming pool ☊
swing from sth: A set of keys swung from her belt. ☊ swing ☊
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch. ☊ switch ☊
switch sth (over) (from sth) (to sth): The meeting has been switched to next week. ☊ switch ☊
Her eyes were red and swollen from crying. ☊ swollen ☊
Mandela became a symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle. ☊ symbol ☊
What is the chemical symbol for copper? ☊ symbol ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
I wish he'd show me a little more sympathy. ☊ sympathy ☊
You have to wait until the drugs have passed out of your system. ☊ system ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
Children must learn to behave at table. ☊ table ☊
Take two tablets with water before meals. ☊ tablet ☊
to take a step/walk/stroll ☊ take ☊
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. ☊ take ☊
She was accused of taking bribes. ☊ take ☊
The store took (= sold goods worth) $100 000 last week. ☊ take ☊
I find his attitude a little hard to take. ☊ take ☊
These threats are not to be taken lightly. ☊ take ☊
I wish you'd take me seriously. ☊ take ☊
She took it in the spirit in which it was intended. ☊ take ☊
Are these seats taken? ☊ take ☊
The doctor has given me some medicine to take for my cough. ☊ take ☊
He started taking drugs (= illegal drugs) at college. ☊ take ☊
The state has taken control of the company. ☊ take ☊
The sign must be taken down. ☊ take ☊
My name had been taken off the list. ☊ take ☊
take sth from sth: The scientists are taking water samples from the river. ☊ take ☊
take sth out of sth: Part of her article is taken straight (= copied) out of my book. ☊ take ☊
take sb to do sth: The boys were taken to see their grandparents most weekends. ☊ take ☊
He believes he has the skills to take the club forward. ☊ take ☊
We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting (= discuss it further). ☊ take ☊
She has taken up (= started to learn to play) the oboe. ☊ take sth up ☊
She was taken on as a trainee. ☊ take sb on ☊
When he saw me coming he took off in the opposite direction. ☊ take off ☊
I was given some pills to take away the pain. ☊ take sth away ☊
CBS Records was taken over by Sony. ☊ take sth over ☊
The two sides in the dispute say they are ready to talk. ☊ talk ☊
I don't know what you're talking about (= used to say that you did not do sth that sb has accused you of). ☊ talk ☊
She gave a talk on her visit to China. ☊ talk ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
High-level talks on arms limitation will reopen next month. ☊ talk ☊
A further round of talks will be needed if the dispute is to be resolved. ☊ talk ☊
Union representatives walked out of emergency talks aimed at reaching a pay settlement. ☊ talk ☊
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. ☊ talk ☊
a hot water tank ☊ tank ☊
the hot/cold tap (= the tap that hot/cold water comes out of) ☊ tap ☊
Turn the tap on/off. ☊ tap ☊
Don't leave the tap running. ☊ tap ☊
the sound of a dripping tap ☊ tap ☊
I put my head under the tap and let the cool water run over me. ☊ tap ☊
attainment targets ☊ target ☊
Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. ☊ target ☊
to meet/achieve a target ☊ target ☊
The university will reach its target of 5 000 students next September. ☊ target ☊
It's a prime target (= an obvious target) for terrorist attacks. ☊ target ☊
a daunting/an impossible/a formidable/an unenviable, etc. task ☊ task ☊
taste (for sth): That trip gave me a taste for foreign travel. ☊ taste ☊
The room was furnished with taste. ☊ taste ☊
profits before/after tax ☊ tax ☊
Income tax will be deducted by your employer. ☊ tax ☊
tax on sth: a tax on cigarettes ☊ tax ☊
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. ☊ tax ☊
a cup/mug/pot of tea ☊ tea ☊
She teaches at our local school. ☊ teach ☊
He taught for several years before becoming a writer. ☊ teach ☊
teach sth: I'll be teaching history and sociology next term. ☊ teach ☊
to teach school (= teach in a school) ☊ teach ☊
teach sth to sb: He teaches English to advanced students. ☊ teach ☊
teach sb sth: Our experience as refugees taught us many valuable lessons. ☊ teach ☊
a history/science, etc. teacher ☊ teacher ☊
primary school teachers ☊ teacher ☊
the teaching profession ☊ teaching ☊
How much teaching do you actually do? ☊ teaching ☊
a team event (= one played by groups of people rather than individual players) ☊ team ☊
A team of experts has/have been called in to investigate. ☊ team ☊
He accused the leader of tearing up the party's manifesto (= of ignoring it). ☊ tear sth up ☊
A tear rolled down his face. ☊ tear ☊
She left the room in tears (= crying). ☊ tear ☊
He suddenly burst into tears (= began to cry). ☊ tear ☊
As he listened to the music, his eyes filled with tears. ☊ tear ☊
Their story will move you to tears (= make you cry). ☊ tear ☊
They reduced her to tears (= made her cry, especially by being cruel or unkind). ☊ tear ☊
Ann wiped a tear from her eye. ☊ tear ☊
The memory brought a tear to her eye (= made her cry). ☊ tear ☊
Most of the audience was on the verge of tears. ☊ tear ☊
I was close to tears as I told them the news. ☊ tear ☊
Desperately she fought back the tears (= tried not to cry). ☊ tear ☊
to shed tears of happiness ☊ tear ☊
tears of pain, joy, etc. ☊ tear ☊
The tears welled up in his eyes. ☊ tear ☊
technical drawing (= especially taught as a school subject) ☊ technical ☊
Teachers learn various techniques for dealing with problem students. ☊ technique ☊
Her technique has improved a lot over the past season. ☊ technique ☊
science and technology ☊ technology ☊
As far as I can tell, she's enjoying the course. ☊ tell ☊
tell how, if, etc...: 'That's not an original.' 'How can you tell?' ☊ tell ☊
tell sb/yourself to do sth: He was told to sit down and wait. ☊ tell ☊
Did you get told off? ☊ tell sb off (for sth/for doing sth) ☊
There is mounting tension along the border. ☊ tension ☊
international/racial/political tensions ☊ tension ☊
The incident has further increased tension between the two countries. ☊ tension ☊
Food will be served in the hospitality tent (= for example at an outdoor show). ☊ tent ☊
a technical/legal/scientific, etc. term ☊ term ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
to be in terrible pain ☊ terrible ☊
Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water. ☊ test ☊
test sth on sb/sth: Our beauty products are not tested on animals. ☊ test ☊
test sth for sth: The water is regularly tested for purity. ☊ test ☊
test sb (on sth): Children are tested on core subjects at ages 7, 11 and 14. ☊ test ☊
test (sth): We test your English before deciding which class to put you in. ☊ test ☊
Schools use various methods of testing. ☊ test ☊
a literary text ☊ text ☊
Read the text carefully and then answer the questions. ☊ text ☊
That incident changed their lives. ☊ that ☊
Have you forgotten about that money I lent you last week? ☊ that ☊
It's the best novel (that) I've ever read. ☊ that ☊
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. ☊ that's it ☊
It's possible (that) he has not received the letter. ☊ that ☊
It was the best day of my life. ☊ the ☊
He taught himself to play the violin. ☊ the ☊
You get paid by the hour. ☊ the ☊
Theirs are the children with very fair hair. ☊ theirs ☊
If anyone comes in before I get back, ask them to wait. ☊ them ☊
North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival. ☊ theme ☊
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. ☊ theme ☊
Life was harder then because neither of us had a job. ☊ then ☊
I've been invited too, so I'll see you then. ☊ then ☊
Call again next week. They should have reached a decision by then. ☊ then ☊
First cook the onions, then add the mushrooms. ☊ then ☊
We lived in France and then Italy before coming back to England. ☊ then ☊
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories. ☊ theory ☊
literary theory ☊ theory ☊
I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home. ☊ theory ☊
There's a restaurant around the corner. ☊ there ☊
It's there, right in front of you! ☊ there ☊
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) ☊ there ☊
There you are—that'll be £3.80, please. ☊ there you are ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
They cut my water off. ☊ they ☊
thick dark hair ☊ thick ☊
Everything was covered with a thick layer of dust. ☊ thick ☊
Cook for about 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks. ☊ thickness ☊
The sauce was thin and tasteless. ☊ thin ☊
thin grey hair ☊ thin ☊
He was tall and thin, with dark hair. ☊ thin ☊
Think things over before you decide. ☊ thing ☊
All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. ☊ thing ☊
Just think how nice it would be to see them again. ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: I can't think (that) he would be so stupid. ☊ think ☊
Are animals able to think? ☊ think ☊
Let me think (= give me time before I answer). ☊ think ☊
think so: 'Will we make it in time?' 'I think so.' ☊ think ☊
think sb/sth + adj.: I think it highly unlikely that I'll get the job. ☊ think ☊
sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth: He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe. ☊ think ☊
She is thought of as a possible director. ☊ think of sb/sth as sb/sth ☊
Digging is thirsty work (= makes you thirsty). ☊ thirsty ☊
How long have you been living in this country? ☊ this ☊
The boy was afraid and the dog had sensed this. ☊ this ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
He was determined to be thorough in his research. ☊ thorough ☊
Wash the fruit thoroughly before use. ☊ thoroughly ☊
The work had not been done very thoroughly. ☊ thoroughly ☊
He received death threats from right-wing groups. ☊ threat ☊
Drugs pose a major threat to our society. ☊ threat ☊
threaten sth: The threatened strike has been called off. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
A sob caught in his throat. ☊ throat ☊
I'm halfway through (= reading) her second novel. ☊ through ☊
The bill had a difficult passage through Parliament. ☊ through ☊
You can only achieve success through hard work. ☊ through ☊
It was through him (= as a result of his help) that I got the job. ☊ through ☊
Put the coffee in the filter and let the water run through. ☊ through ☊
Don't tell me how it ends—I haven't read it all the way through yet. ☊ through ☊
Our team is through to (= has reached) the semi-finals. ☊ through ☊
Ask to be put through to me personally. ☊ through ☊
The house was painted white throughout. ☊ throughout ☊
throw sth + adv./prep.: The boat was thrown onto the rocks. ☊ throw ☊
They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest. ☊ throw ☊
That old chair should be thrown away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
Many scholars have argued thus. ☊ thus ☊
The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education. ☊ thus ☊
I like everything to be neat and tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
I tidied up the report before handing it in. ☊ tidy sth up ☊
She tied the newspapers in a bundle. ☊ tie ☊
He had to tie her hands together. ☊ tie ☊
They tied him to a chair with cable. ☊ tie ☊
Shall I tie the package or tape it? ☊ tie ☊
I tie back my hair when I'm cooking. ☊ tie ☊
She tied a label on to the suitcase. ☊ tie ☊
to tie a ribbon ☊ tie ☊
I tied a knot in the rope. ☊ tie ☊
We tied the boat up. ☊ tie up, tie sth up ☊
to tie up a garbage bag ☊ tie up, tie sth up ☊
Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church. ☊ tie ☊
a striped silk tie ☊ tie ☊
The rope was stretched tight. ☊ tight ☊
She twisted her hair into a tight knot. ☊ tight ☊
He failed his driving test three times. ☊ time ☊
The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution. ☊ time ☊
By the time you get there the meeting will be over. ☊ time ☊
She was laughing and crying at the same time. ☊ at the same time ☊
We have a new timetable each term (= showing the times of each class in school). ☊ timetable ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. ☊ timetable ☊
Americans were always welcome because they tended to tip heavily. ☊ tip ☊
The seat tips forward to allow passengers into the back. ☊ tip ☊
She tipped the dirty water down the drain. ☊ tip ☊
The mug tipped over, spilling hot coffee everywhere. ☊ tip up/over, tip sth up/over ☊
That walk has tired me out. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
Pace yourself or you'll tire yourself out in the first half of the race. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
a front tire ☊ tire ☊
His poems were published under the title of 'Love and Reason'. ☊ title ☊
Her childhood was spent travelling from place to place. ☊ to ☊
Her hair fell to her waist. ☊ to ☊
The vegetables were cooked to perfection. ☊ to ☊
The letter reduced her to tears (= made her cry). ☊ to ☊
It's five to ten (= five minutes before ten o'clock). ☊ to ☊
What have you done to your hair? ☊ to ☊
Attach this rope to the front of the car. ☊ to ☊
It sounded like crying to me. ☊ to ☊
He couldn't get close enough to see. ☊ to ☊
The house was said to be haunted. ☊ to ☊
I've got a piano lesson later today. ☊ today ☊
I stubbed my toe on the step. ☊ toe ☊
Get all the ingredients together before you start cooking. ☊ together ☊
After the meeting the two sides in the dispute were no closer together. ☊ together ☊
I want it done by tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Tomorrow will be fine and dry according to the weather forecast. ☊ tomorrow ☊
She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy. ☊ tone ☊
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). ☊ tone ☊
Can I come too? ☊ too ☊
I'm just going out—I won't be too long. ☊ too ☊
The hotel has been refurbished to the tune of a million dollars. ☊ to the tune of sth ☊
The radio was tuned (in) to the BBC World Service. ☊ tune ☊
His speech was tuned to what the audience wanted to hear. ☊ tune ☊
The orchestra was tuning up as we entered the hall. ☊ tune up, tune sth up ☊
He's a lawyer turned politician (= he used to be a lawyer but is now a politician). ☊ turn ☊
Turn the sweater inside out before you wash it. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth: The man turned the corner and disappeared. ☊ turn ☊
I can't get the screw to turn. ☊ turn ☊
Could you turn the TV up? ☊ turn sth up ☊
turn to be/have sth: The job turned out to be harder than we thought. ☊ turn out ☊
Our dream holiday turned into a nightmare. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
In one year she turned from a problem child into a model student. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
They've turned off the water while they repair a burst pipe. ☊ turn sth off ☊
Please turn the television off before you go to bed. ☊ turn sth off ☊
She's a highly paid TV presenter. ☊ TV ☊
The road twists and turns along the coast. ☊ twist ☊
Her hair was twisted into a knot on top of her head. ☊ twist ☊
They approached a twist in the path. ☊ twist ☊
The story has taken another twist. ☊ twist ☊
The disappearance of a vital witness added a new twist to the case. ☊ twist ☊
He's inclined to put two and two together and make five (= reaches the wrong conclusion from what he sees, hears, etc.). ☊ put two and two together ☊
different racial types ☊ type ☊
It is the first car of its type to have this design feature. ☊ type ☊
type sth (out/in/up): This letter will need to be typed (out) again. ☊ type ☊
Has that report been typed up yet? ☊ type ☊
On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. ☊ typical ☊
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' ☊ typical ☊
a front tyre ☊ tyre ☊
This race will be the ultimate test of your skill. ☊ ultimate ☊
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. ☊ unacceptable ☊
The brochure is full of unconscious humour. ☊ unconscious ☊
The thoughts rushed into my mind uncontrolled. ☊ uncontrolled ☊
uncontrolled dumping of toxic wastes ☊ uncontrolled ☊
The boat lay under several feet of water. ☊ under ☊
Nobody under 18 is allowed to buy alcohol. ☊ under ☊
The country is now under martial law. ☊ under ☊
The coinage was reformed under Elizabeth I (= when she was queen). ☊ under ☊
Under its new conductor, the orchestra has established an international reputation. ☊ under ☊
Six suspects are being held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. ☊ under ☊
Is the television still under guarantee? ☊ under ☊
The hotel is still under construction. ☊ under ☊
The matter is under investigation. ☊ under ☊
I'm under no illusions about what hard work this will be. ☊ under ☊
toxic waste buried deep underground ☊ underground ☊
understand what, how, etc...: They understand what I have been through. ☊ understand ☊
The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not). ☊ understanding ☊
Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar. ☊ understanding ☊
We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations. ☊ understanding ☊
underwater creatures ☊ underwater ☊
an underwater camera ☊ underwater ☊
Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater. ☊ underwater ☊
a programme to get the long-term unemployed back to work ☊ the unemployed ☊
Police officers must be prepared for the unexpected. ☊ the unexpected ☊
Not unexpectedly, most local business depends on tourism. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
They had been given an unfair advantage. ☊ unfair ☊
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) ☊ unfair ☊
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries ☊ unfair ☊
Life seems so unfair sometimes. ☊ unfair ☊
It was unfortunate that he couldn't speak English. ☊ unfortunate ☊
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting. ☊ unfortunately ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
It won't be finished for a few weeks. Unfortunately! ☊ unfortunately ☊
The hat is part of the school uniform. ☊ uniform ☊
Growth has not been uniform across the country. ☊ uniform ☊
a unique talent ☊ unique ☊
The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds. ☊ unique ☊
an atmosphere that is unique to New York ☊ unique ☊
a fitted kitchen with white units ☊ unit ☊
the intensive care unit ☊ unit ☊
The cell is the unit of which all living organisms are composed. ☊ unit ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
unite (sb/sth): A special bond unites our two countries. ☊ unite ☊
The two countries united in 1887. ☊ unite ☊
efforts to build a united Europe ☊ united ☊
a degree from the university of life ☊ the university of life ☊
a species of insect previously unknown to science ☊ unknown ☊
The man's identity remains unknown. ☊ unknown ☊
The author is virtually unknown outside Poland. ☊ unknown ☊
The disease is as yet unknown in Europe (= there have been no cases there). ☊ unknown ☊
You won't get paid for time off unless you have a doctor's note. ☊ unless ☊
Have a cup of tea—unless you'd prefer a cold drink? ☊ unless ☊
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. ☊ unlikely ☊
By some unlucky chance, her name was left off the list. ☊ unlucky ☊
Thirteen is often considered an unlucky number. ☊ unlucky ☊
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. ☊ unnecessary ☊
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink. ☊ unpleasant ☊
His efforts to get a job proved unsuccessful. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
untidy hair ☊ untidy ☊
The country was drawn unwillingly into the war. ☊ unwillingly ☊
You look nice with your hair up (= arranged on top of or at the back of your head). ☊ up ☊
I could tell something was up by the looks on their faces. ☊ up ☊
Read up to page 100. ☊ up to sth ☊
The boat bobbed up and down on the water. ☊ up and down ☊
She was pacing up and down in front of her desk. ☊ up and down ☊
It's not up to you to tell me how to do my job. ☊ be up to sb ☊
The police turned the whole house upside down looking for clues. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
His sudden death turned her world upside down. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
The painting looks like it's upside down to me. ☊ upside down ☊
The cat belongs to the people who live upstairs. ☊ upstairs ☊
A flight of steps led upwards to the front door. ☊ upwards ☊
The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement. ☊ upwards ☊
urban life ☊ urban ☊
urge that...: The report urged that all children be taught to swim. ☊ urge ☊
urge (sb) + speech: 'Why not give it a try?' she urged (him). ☊ urge ☊
urge to do sth: I had a sudden urge to hit him. ☊ urge ☊
They've called an urgent meeting for this evening. ☊ urgent ☊
They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force. ☊ use ☊
The oven looked as if it had never been used. ☊ use ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
The blue files are used for storing old invoices. ☊ use ☊
use sth as sth: The building is currently being used as a warehouse. ☊ use ☊
A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons. ☊ use ☊
The software is designed for use in schools. ☊ use ☊
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. ☊ use ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
The quality ranged from acceptable to worse than useless. ☊ useless ☊
The winner will receive a prize to the value of £1 000. ☊ value ☊
to be good/excellent value (= worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
to be bad/poor value (= not worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
The property has been valued at over $2 million. ☊ value ☊
Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. ☊ variation ☊
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) ☊ variation ☊
He led a full and varied life. ☊ varied ☊
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. ☊ variety ☊
I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. ☊ variety ☊
The students' work varies considerably in quality. ☊ vary ☊
The quality of the students' work varies considerably. ☊ vary ☊
New techniques were introduced with varying degrees of success. ☊ vary ☊
vary from sth to sth: Pulse rates vary slightly from person to person. ☊ vary ☊
They ventured nervously into the water. ☊ venture ☊
He's never ventured abroad in his life. ☊ venture ☊
the vertical axis of the graph ☊ vertical ☊
There was a vertical drop to the ocean. ☊ vertical ☊
The new building has been very much admired. ☊ very ☊
At last he had his very own car (= belonging to him and to nobody else). ☊ very ☊
She was the innocent victim of an arson attack. ☊ victim ☊
Schools are the latest victims of cuts in public spending. ☊ victim ☊
They were the victims of a cruel hoax. ☊ victim ☊
The movie will be released on video in June. ☊ video ☊
the use of video in schools ☊ video ☊
The lake soon came into view. ☊ view ☊
There was nobody in view. ☊ view ☊
He has an optimistic view of life. ☊ view ☊
The book gives readers an inside view of political life. ☊ view ☊
view (about/on sth): His views on the subject were well known. ☊ view ☊
The eclipse should only be viewed through a special lens. ☊ view ☊
view (sb/sth as sth): When the car was first built, the design was viewed as highly original. ☊ view ☊
The whole village was invited to the party. ☊ village ☊
Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. ☊ violent ☊
He met with a violent death (= he was murdered, killed in a fight, etc.). ☊ violent ☊
Children should not be allowed to watch violent movies (= that show a lot of violence). ☊ violent ☊
Virtually all students will be exempt from the tax. ☊ virtually ☊
The red squirrel has become virtually extinct in most of the country. ☊ virtually ☊
The virus in the software was programmed to corrupt the hard disk. ☊ virus ☊
Most stars are not visible to the naked eye. ☊ visible ☊
He had a vision of a world in which there would be no wars. ☊ vision ☊
This is an area rarely visited by Europeans. ☊ visit ☊
visit sth: The lake is also visited by seals in the summer. ☊ visit ☊
government inspectors visiting schools ☊ visit ☊
Is this a social visit, or is it business? ☊ visit ☊
Reading is of vital importance in language learning. ☊ vital ☊
Reading will increase your vocabulary. ☊ vocabulary ☊
He was suffering from flu and had lost his voice (= could not speak). ☊ voice ☊
Wait until the dough doubles in volume before kneading it again. ☊ volume ☊
New roads are being built to cope with the increased volume of traffic. ☊ volume ☊
The motion was passed by 6 votes to 3. ☊ vote ☊
The Green candidate won over 3 000 of the 14 000 votes cast. ☊ vote ☊
The issue was put to the vote. ☊ vote ☊
She obtained 40% of the vote. ☊ vote ☊
the student vote ☊ vote ☊
In Britain and the US, people get the vote at 18. ☊ vote ☊
How did you vote at the last election? ☊ vote ☊
vote sth: We voted Democrat in the last election. ☊ vote ☊
vote to do sth: Parliament voted to set up an independent inquiry into the matter. ☊ vote ☊
He was voted most promising new director. ☊ vote ☊
Wages are paid on Fridays. ☊ wage ☊
Tax and insurance are deducted from your wages. ☊ wage ☊
wage sth against/on sb/sth: He alleged that a press campaign was being waged against him. ☊ wage ☊
The workmen were stripped to the waist (= wearing no clothes on the top half of their bodies). ☊ waist ☊
I'll wait outside until the meeting's over. ☊ wait ☊
wait for sb/sth to do sth: We're waiting for the rain to stop before we go out. ☊ wait ☊
I've got some calls to make but they can wait until tomorrow. ☊ wait ☊
Can you wait a second while I make a call? ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
Waiter, could you bring me some water? ☊ waiter ☊
The baby is just learning to walk. ☊ walk ☊
The door opened and Jo walked in. ☊ walk ☊
They hinted that they would walk out of the peace talks. ☊ walk out (of sth) ☊
She just walked up to the desk and asked to see the manager. ☊ walk up (to sb/sth) ☊
wander sth: The child was found wandering the streets alone. ☊ wander ☊
want doing sth: The plants want watering daily. ☊ want ☊
want to be/have sth: The plants want to be watered daily. ☊ want ☊
I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. ☊ want ☊
the threat of (a) nuclear war ☊ war ☊
the war between England and Scotland ☊ war ☊
England's war with/against Scotland ☊ war ☊
More troops are being despatched to the war zone. ☊ war ☊
the class war ☊ war ☊
a trade war ☊ war ☊
We seem to be winning the war against crime. ☊ war ☊
The speaker was given a warm welcome/reception. ☊ warm ☊
Her comments were greeted with warm applause. ☊ warm ☊
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water. ☊ warm ☊
Wait for the warmer weather before putting the plants in the garden. ☊ warm ☊
She felt the warmth of his arms around her. ☊ warmth ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) about/against sb/sth: He warned us against pickpockets. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) that...: She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job. ☊ warn ☊
warn sb what, how, etc...: I had been warned what to expect. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) + speech: 'Beware of pickpockets,' she warned (him). ☊ warn ☊
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. ☊ warn ☊
to give sb fair/advance/adequate warning of sth ☊ warning ☊
Wash the fruit thoroughly before eating. ☊ wash ☊
wash sth/sb + adj.: The beach had been washed clean by the tide. ☊ wash ☊
I washed and changed before going out. ☊ wash ☊
Wash that mud off your boots before you come in. ☊ wash sth off (sth) ☊
We got straight down to business without wasting time on small talk. ☊ waste ☊
toxic wastes ☊ waste ☊
These meetings are a complete waste of time. ☊ waste ☊
Waste water is pumped from the factory into a nearby river. ☊ waste ☊
The car was found on a piece of waste ground. ☊ waste ☊
The cashiers were asked to watch out for forged banknotes. ☊ watch out for sb/sth ☊
a glass of water ☊ water ☊
drinking water ☊ water ☊
water pollution ☊ water ☊
clean/dirty water ☊ water ☊
water shortages ☊ water ☊
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms. ☊ water ☊
The water (= the supply of water) was turned off for several hours each day during the drought. ☊ water ☊
We walked down to the water's edge. ☊ water ☊
She fell into the water. ☊ water ☊
shallow/deep water ☊ water ☊
In the lagoon the water was calm. ☊ water ☊
the grey waters of the River Clyde ☊ water ☊
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean. ☊ water ☊
She dived under the water. ☊ water ☊
The leaves floated on the water. ☊ water ☊
He disappeared under the water. ☊ water ☊
I could see my reflection in the water. ☊ water ☊
There has been a new wave of bombings since the peace talks broke down. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
wave sb sth: My mother was crying as I waved her goodbye. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth to sb: My mother was crying as I waved goodbye to her. ☊ wave ☊
It's been quite a day, one way and another (= for several reasons). ☊ way ☊
Look both ways (= look left and right) before crossing the road. ☊ way ☊
He was showing off, as is the way with adolescent boys. ☊ way ☊
Infectious diseases can be acquired in several ways. ☊ way ☊
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). ☊ way ☊
I think it should go on the other way round. ☊ the other way round ☊
The letter should be on its way to you. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
She finished the race way ahead of the other runners. ☊ way ☊
I must be going home; it's way past my bedtime. ☊ way ☊
The price is way above what we can afford. ☊ way ☊
weak in sth: I was always weak in the science subjects. ☊ weak ☊
He thought that crying was a sign of weakness. ☊ weakness ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
Good education often depends on wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
He was charged with carrying an offensive weapon. ☊ weapon ☊
wear sth + adj.: The stones have been worn smooth by the constant flow of water. ☊ wear ☊
The water had worn a channel in the rock. ☊ wear ☊
The steps had been worn away by the feet of thousands of pilgrims. ☊ wear away, wear sth away ☊
The effects of the drug will soon wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
The novelty of married life was beginning to wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
'Are you going to the beach tomorrow?' 'It depends on the weather.' ☊ weather ☊
Have you been invited to their wedding? ☊ wedding ☊
The course lasts five weeks. ☊ week ☊
a week ago today (= seven days ago) ☊ week ☊
I will be away for a couple of weeks. ☊ week ☊
They live in town during the week and go to the country for the weekend. ☊ week ☊
weekly meetings ☊ weekly ☊
She weighed the stone in her hand (= estimated how heavy it was by holding it). ☊ weigh ☊
Bananas are sold by weight. ☊ weight ☊
He's put on/gained weight (= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking. ☊ weight ☊
Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. ☊ weight ☊
In general, the changes they had made were to be welcomed. ☊ welcome ☊
Children are always welcome at the hotel. ☊ welcome ☊
I had the feeling we were not welcome at the meeting. ☊ welcome ☊
They're welcome to stay here as long as they like. ☊ welcome ☊
You're welcome to use the pool. ☊ welcome ☊
The winners were given an enthusiastic welcome when they arrived home. ☊ welcome ☊
to receive a hero's welcome ☊ welcome ☊
The conference was very well organized. ☊ well ☊
His campaign was not going well. ☊ well ☊
These animals make very good pets if treated well (= with kindness). ☊ well ☊
She took it very well (= did not react too badly), all things considered. ☊ well ☊
Add the lemon juice and mix well. ☊ well ☊
The surface must be well prepared before you start to paint. ☊ well ☊
He's well able to take care of himself. ☊ well ☊
He was driving at well over the speed limit. ☊ well ☊
a well-loved tale ☊ well ☊
Well, it can't be helped. ☊ well ☊
'We lost.' 'Oh, well. Better luck next time.' ☊ well ☊
Her hair was still dripping wet. ☊ wet ☊
'Mummy!' 'What?' 'I'm thirsty.' ☊ what? ☊
When (= in what circumstances) would such a solution be possible? ☊ when ☊
'I've got a new job.' 'Since when?' ☊ when ☊
I loved history when I was at school. ☊ when ☊
How can they expect to learn anything when they never listen? ☊ when ☊
Where (= in what book, newspaper, etc.) did you read that? ☊ where ☊
It's one of the few countries where people drive on the left. ☊ where ☊
Use wholegrain breakfast cereals wherever possible. ☊ wherever ☊
It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice. ☊ whether ☊
You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not. ☊ whether ☊
Which of the applicants has got the job? ☊ which ☊
It was a crisis for which she was totally unprepared. ☊ which ☊
His best movie, which won several awards, was about the life of Gandhi. ☊ which ☊
The twins are so alike I can't tell which is which. ☊ which is which ☊
shoes mended while you wait ☊ while ☊
While Tom's very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless. ☊ while ☊
He scored the winning goal just seconds before the final whistle. ☊ whistle ☊
His hair was as white as snow. ☊ white ☊
white with shock ☊ white ☊
the pure white of the newly painted walls ☊ white ☊
And then Mary, who we had been talking about earlier, walked in. ☊ who ☊
The whole country (= all the people in it) mourned her death. ☊ whole ☊
The subjects of the curriculum form a coherent whole. ☊ whole ☊
The effects will last for the whole of his life. ☊ whole ☊
The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole. ☊ as a whole ☊
It's the house whose door is painted red. ☊ whose ☊
Isobel, whose brother he was, had heard the joke before. ☊ whose ☊
Her music appeals to a wide audience. ☊ wide ☊
The incident has received wide coverage in the press. ☊ wide ☊
The idea is now widely accepted. ☊ widely ☊
Her books are widely read (= a lot of people read them). ☊ widely ☊
He's an educated, widely-read man (= he has read a lot of books). ☊ widely ☊
The term is widely used in everyday speech. ☊ widely ☊
wild accusations ☊ wild ☊
The plants grow wild along the banks of rivers. ☊ wild ☊
The story had been wildly exaggerated. ☊ wildly ☊
You'll be in time if you hurry. ☊ will ☊
By next year all the money will have been spent. ☊ will ☊
You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? ☊ will ☊
Will you be quiet! ☊ will ☊
If it's made of wood it will float. ☊ will ☊
The meeting turned out to be a clash of wills. ☊ will ☊
She always wants to impose her will on other people (= to get what she wants). ☊ will ☊
I was forced to sign the agreement against my will. ☊ against your will ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
Success in studying depends on a willingness to learn. ☊ willingness ☊
win against sb/sth: France won by six goals to two against Denmark. ☊ win ☊
win sth: to win an election/a game/a war, etc. ☊ win ☊
She loves to win an argument. ☊ win ☊
win sth: Britain won five gold medals. ☊ win ☊
He won £3 000 in the lottery. ☊ win ☊
win sth from sb: The Conservatives won the seat from Labour in the last election. ☊ win ☊
They are trying to win support for their proposals. ☊ win ☊
The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools. ☊ win ☊
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer. ☊ win ☊
wind speed/direction ☊ wind ☊
The winners of the competition will be announced next month. ☊ winner ☊
There are no winners in a divorce (= everyone suffers). ☊ winner ☊
Increasing numbers of retired people are wintering abroad. ☊ winter ☊
The box was fastened with a rusty wire. ☊ wire ☊
wish (that)...: I wish I were taller. ☊ wish ☊
I wish I was taller. ☊ wish ☊
I wish I hadn't eaten so much. ☊ wish ☊
I wish you wouldn't leave your clothes all over the floor. ☊ wish ☊
She really wished she'd stayed on at college. ☊ wish ☊
He sat by the phone, wishing it would ring. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adv./prep.: She wished herself a million miles away. ☊ wish ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
I don't wish (= I don't mean) to be rude, but could you be a little quieter? ☊ wish ☊
If you wish really hard, maybe you'll get what you want. ☊ wish ☊
It's no use wishing for the impossible. ☊ wish ☊
wish (to do sth): She expressed a wish to be alone. ☊ wish ☊
He had no wish to start a fight. ☊ wish ☊
His dearest wish (= what he wants most of all) is to see his grandchildren again. ☊ wish ☊
wish for sth: I can understand her wish for secrecy. ☊ wish ☊
wish that...: It was her dying wish that I should have it. ☊ wish ☊
I'm sure that you will get your wish. ☊ wish ☊
Throw some money in the fountain and make a wish. ☊ wish ☊
The genie granted him three wishes. ☊ wish ☊
a girl with (= who has) red hair ☊ with ☊
It is treated with acid before being analysed. ☊ with ☊
at war with a neighbouring country ☊ with ☊
I had an argument with my boss. ☊ with ☊
It's much easier compared with last time. ☊ with ☊
With all the lesson preparation I have to do I work 12 hours a day. ☊ with ☊
The keys are with reception. ☊ with ☊
Government troops were forced to withdraw. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw sth from sth: The drug was withdrawn from sale after a number of people suffered serious side effects. ☊ withdraw ☊
He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw sb/sth (from sth): The horse had been withdrawn from the race. ☊ withdraw ☊
The newspaper withdrew the allegations the next day. ☊ withdraw ☊
You should receive a reply within seven days. ☊ within ☊
The ambulance arrived within minutes of the call being made. ☊ within ☊
Two elections were held within the space of a year. ☊ within ☊
Is it within walking distance? ☊ within ☊
That question is not within the scope of this talk. ☊ within ☊
He finds it hard to live within his income (= without spending more than he earns). ☊ within ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
without sb doing sth: The party was organized without her knowing anything about it. ☊ without ☊
She was shocked by the violent scenes she had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
All the furniture was made of wood. ☊ wood ☊
furniture made of a variety of different woods ☊ wood ☊
A word of warning: read the instructions very carefully. ☊ word ☊
The pills the doctor gave me aren't working. ☊ work ☊
work for sth: She dedicated her life to working for peace. ☊ work ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
I couldn't work out where the music was coming from. ☊ work sth out ☊
works of fiction/literature ☊ work ☊
She earned her grades through sheer hard work. ☊ work ☊
The art collection was his life's work. ☊ work ☊
She had been out of work (= without a job) for a year. ☊ work ☊
It is difficult to find work in the present economic climate. ☊ work ☊
She's planning to return to work once the children start school. ☊ work ☊
before/after work (= in the morning/evening each day) ☊ work ☊
Taking care of a baby is hard work. ☊ work ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
talks between workers and management ☊ worker ☊
He's too young to understand the ways of the world. ☊ world ☊
The eyes of the world are on the President. ☊ world ☊
When his wife died, his entire world was turned upside down. ☊ world ☊
They had little contact with the outside world (= people and places that were not part of their normal life). ☊ world ☊
French is spoken in many parts of the world. ☊ world ☊
He's the world's highest paid entertainer. ☊ world ☊
a meeting of world leaders ☊ world ☊
You look as if you haven't got a care in the world! ☊ in the world ☊
worry (that)...: I worry that I won't get into college. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb/yourself (about sb/sth): What worries me is how I am going to get another job. ☊ worry ☊
The news of his release from prison added further to her worries. ☊ worry ☊
Students should discuss any problems or worries they have with their course tutors. ☊ worry ☊
The rooms were awful and the food was worse. ☊ worse ☊
worse than sth: The interview was much worse than he had expected. ☊ worse ☊
worse than doing sth: There's nothing worse than going out in the cold with wet hair. ☊ worse ☊
The crisis was getting worse and worse. ☊ worse ☊
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). ☊ worse ☊
The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
She worships the ground he walks on. ☊ worship ☊
He was voted the worst dressed celebrity. ☊ worst ☊
It's worth making an appointment before you go. ☊ worth ☊
The trip was expensive but it was worth every penny. ☊ worth ☊
She asked if I would help. ☊ would ☊
She'd look better with shorter hair. ☊ would ☊
She'd be a fool to accept it (= if she accepted). ☊ would ☊
She burned the letters so that her husband would never read them. ☊ would ☊
I wish you'd be quiet for a minute. ☊ would ☊
I'd be only too glad to help. ☊ would ☊
I'd say he was about fifty. ☊ would ☊
When my parents were away, my grandmother would take care of me. ☊ would ☊
After a serious argument, it can take some time for the wounds to heal. ☊ wound ☊
individually wrapped chocolates ☊ wrap ☊
wrap A (up) in B: Wrap the meat in foil before you cook it. ☊ wrap ☊
I wrapped the baby (up) in a blanket. ☊ wrap ☊
shrink wrapping (= plastic designed to shrink around objects so that it fits them tightly) ☊ wrapping ☊
The doctor wrote her a prescription for more antibiotics. ☊ write ☊
I'm writing to enquire about language courses. ☊ write ☊
Who was 'The Grapes of Wrath' written by? ☊ write ☊
No decision has been made at the time of writing. ☊ write ☊
In some countries children don't start learning to read and write until they are six. ☊ write ☊
The 'b' had been wrongly written as a 'd'. ☊ write ☊
Write down the address before you forget it. ☊ write sth down ☊
Our son's having problems with his reading and writing (= at school) ☊ writing ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
You must get it in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
I got all the answers wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
The relationship started to go wrong when they moved abroad. ☊ go wrong ☊
She was wrongly accused of stealing. ☊ wrongly ☊
The sentence had been wrongly translated. ☊ wrongly ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
The children were playing in the yard at the front of the school. ☊ yard ☊
Elections take place every year. ☊ year ☊
She gave up teaching three years ago. ☊ year ☊
in the first year of their marriage ☊ year ☊
the pre-war/war/post-war years (= the period before/during/after the war) ☊ year ☊
the academic/school year ☊ year ☊
a bright yellow waterproof jacket ☊ yellow ☊
'I've never met her before.' 'Yes, you have.' ☊ yes ☊
'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' ☊ yes ☊
Mrs Smith has just won £2 million—yes!—£2 million! ☊ yes ☊
What happened at yesterday's meeting? ☊ yesterday ☊
I didn't receive a letter from him yet. ☊ yet ☊
Prices were cut yet again (= once more, after many other times). ☊ yet ☊
an as yet unpublished report ☊ as yet ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
You stupid idiot! ☊ you ☊
You learn a language better if you visit the country where it is spoken. ☊ you ☊
a young country ☊ young ☊
In Japan you are taught great respect for your elders. ☊ your ☊
My hair is very fine. Yours is much thicker. ☊ yours ☊
She regrets that she spent her youth travelling and not studying. ☊ youth ☊
The fight was started by a gang of youths. ☊ youth ☊
the nation's youth ☊ youth ☊
It was ten degrees below zero last night (= −10°C). ☊ zero ☊
a pedestrian zone (= where vehicles may not go) ☊ zone ☊
postal charges to countries in zone 2 ☊ zone ☊